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[Anorexia nervosa (AN)--epidemiology, cause, therapy, outcome]
1Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Kagoshima University Hospital.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|March 28, 2001
Summary
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious eating disorder affecting mostly young females. Behavior therapy offers recovery for 60% of patients, but relapse and chronic illness affect others.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Public Health
Context:
- Rising incidence of anorexia nervosa (AN), predominantly affecting adolescent females.
- AN characterized by abnormal eating, excessive weight loss, and body weight-dependent self-esteem.
- Significant public health concern due to increasing prevalence.
Purpose:
- To outline the objectives of behavior therapy for AN.
- To describe the therapeutic goals: reducing avoidance behaviors, restoring healthy eating patterns, and improving social skills.
- To provide a framework for understanding AN treatment.
Summary:
- Behavior therapy aims to address avoidance, re-establish eating behaviors, and enhance social skills in AN patients.
- Treatment outcomes vary: 60% achieve substantial recovery, 30% experience relapse, and 10% have chronic illness.
- Long-term mortality associated with AN is approximately 6%.
Impact:
- Highlights the variable course and outcomes of AN.
- Underscores the importance of behavior therapy in managing AN.
- Provides critical data on recovery rates, relapse patterns, and mortality for anorexia nervosa patients.