Anorexia nervosa: adolescent starvation by choice.

Evelyn H. Gilbert, Richard R. DeBlassie

PubMed · 1984 · 14 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder which affects people of all classes and ages but in particular adolescent girls. The symptoms, characteristics, family, and modes of treatment of the typical anorectic patient are discussed.