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Review
. 2009 Jan;18(1):31-47.
doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2008.07.005.

Adolescent eating disorders: definitions, symptomatology, epidemiology and comorbidity

Beate Herpertz-Dahlmann  1
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Adolescent eating disorders: definitions, symptomatology, epidemiology and comorbidity

Beate Herpertz-Dahlmann. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2009 Jan.

Abstract

Eating disorders have morbidity and mortality rates that are among the highest of any mental disorders and are associated with significant functional impairment. This article provides an up-to-date review on recent developments and expanding knowledge in adolescent anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and related disorders. It covers diagnoses and assessment, recognition of typical symptoms, medical and psychiatric comorbidities, and current trends in epidemiology.

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