What is Anorexia Nervosa?
By Yolanda Smith, BPharm
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by severe weight loss, an overwhelming fear of gaining weight and a disturbed perception of body weight and image.
Epidemiology
Anorexia nervosa is the third most prevalent chronic illness in adolescents in the United States and other developed nations. Females are more likely to be affected by anorexia than men, although the incidence in men is rising.
The onset of the disorder is relatively early, and 86% of patients report the onset before the age of 20 years. Anorexia nervosa has a higher death rate than any other eating disorder.
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