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How thin is too thin? The diagnosis and treatment of anorexia nervosa

Jacobsen, Juliet LU (1995) In Primary Care Update for OB/GYNs 2(6). p.191-194
Abstract
Anorexia nervosa is a chronic, progressive illness that is difficult to treat. Four years after diagnosis, less than 50% of patients have recovered, and 25% of anorexic patients progress to chronicity and invalidism. Because anorexia nervosa typically begins in adolescence, teenagers should be watched closely for signs that may reflect an eating disorder. In the early stages of the disease, thoughtful intervention by a primary care physician can prevent the long-term physical and psychological consequences associated with anorexia nervosa.
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