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Eating Disorders in the Adolescent Population: An Overview.

Authors :
Reijonen, Jori H.
Pratt, Helen D.
Patel, Dilip R.
Greydanus, Donald E.
Source :
Journal of Adolescent Research. May 2003 18(3):209-222.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Selectively reviews the literature on the diagnostic criteria for eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder) as described in "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (4th ed.) and "International Classification of Diseases" (10th ed.). Discusses the prevalence and course of eating disorders, theories regarding their etiology, and issues of comorbidity and differential diagnosis. (Author/EV)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0743-5584
Volume :
18
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Adolescent Research
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ673607
Document Type :
Information Analyses<br />Journal Articles