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Review
. 1996 Apr 16;62(1):3-9.
doi: 10.1016/0165-1781(96)02983-6.

Epidemiology of anorexia nervosa

A Wakeling  1
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Review

Epidemiology of anorexia nervosa

A Wakeling. Psychiatry Res. .

Abstract

Findings of epidemiological studies of the rates, incidence, and prevalence of eating disorder over time and in different populations are reviewed. Risk factors for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are also addressed. Methodological recommendations for future directions in epidemiological studies of eating disorders are presented.

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