Eating disorders in adolescent girls

Eating disorders are common in contemporary society. New information is emerging on the pathogenesis of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and includes psychologic, biologic, family, environmental, genetic and social factors. The physician providing care to adolescents is challenged to carry out a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatrics international 2000-02, Vol.42 (1), p.1-7
1. Verfasser:	Emans, S Jean
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent adolescent health Adult anorexia nervosa Anorexia Nervosa - complications Anorexia Nervosa - diagnosis Anorexia Nervosa - therapy Bulimia - complications Bulimia - diagnosis Bulimia - therapy bulimia nervosa eating disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders - complications Feeding and Eating Disorders - diagnosis Feeding and Eating Disorders - therapy Female Humans Japan osteoporosis Osteoporosis - etiology Risk Factors United States
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Zusammenfassung:	Eating disorders are common in contemporary society. New information is emerging on the pathogenesis of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and includes psychologic, biologic, family, environmental, genetic and social factors. The physician providing care to adolescents is challenged to carry out a careful evaluation and monitor the patient for complications, especially loss of bone mass. Treatment requires a multidisciplinary team.
ISSN:	1328-8067 1442-200X
DOI:	10.1046/j.1442-200x.2000.01172.x