Anorexia nervosa: definition, epidemiology, and cycle of risk

Int J Eat Disord. 2005:37 Suppl:S2-9; discussion S20-1. doi: 10.1002/eat.20107.

Abstract

Anorexia nervosa is a debilitating psychiatric disorder with profound biological, psychological, and social consequences. After an initial evaluation of the most widely used diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, this paper reviews genetic and environmental risk factors for the development of anorexia with special emphasis on gene environment interplay and the impact of adverse perinatal events.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anorexia Nervosa / epidemiology*
  • Anorexia Nervosa / genetics
  • Anorexia Nervosa / psychology*
  • Body Mass Index
  • Environment
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mothers
  • Nutritional Status
  • Periodicity*
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors