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A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
Published on: May 10, 2022
Eating disorders in a rural state: two adolescent cases: a Hispanic male and a Korean female
Purpose:
The objective is to increase knowledge on eating disorder presentation and prevalence across age, gender and ethnicity.
Methods:
Two adolescent ethnic minority cases diagnostically evaluated and treated at a multidisciplinary pediatric eating disorders specialty clinic in a rural state.
Results:
A 14-year-old Hispanic male presented with a history of a 22-pound weight loss over brief period, food restriction, over-exercising, excessive fears regarding weight. A 14-year-old Korean female presented with a history of a 22-pound weight loss over brief period, severe food restriction, over-exercising, excessive fears regarding weight.
Conclusions:
It is important for professionals to increase their knowledge base and to become more comprehensively informed about eating disorders and to recognize that eating disorders are progressively becoming less discriminatory, impacting individuals across age, ethnicity, gender and socioeconomic status.
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