Anorexia nervosa is a medical term for appetite loss. It is a complex psychiatric disorder that mostly afflicts adolescent girls, and less commonly young women. Only 5% of anorexics are males (generally weight conscious adolescent boys who may be dancers or athletes). The cause of anorexia nervosa is still unknown. It is a combination of hormonal, social and psychological factors. Convinced that they are too fat, victims begin obsessive dieting. Some adopt a very restricted diet while others bec...
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