ANOREXIA
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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder
characterised by extreme dieting to the point of starvation and an
inability to discriminate between normal and abnormal body images.
It is commonest among young girls and may be caused by social,
genetic or psychological factors, or a combination of these.
The incidence of anorexia is increasing but it is not known whether
this is due to better reporting and diagnosis of anorexia or whether
it is increasing in real terms. |
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