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Anorexia nervosa in males.

A Barry1, S B Lippmann

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Postgraduate Medicine
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Anorexia nervosa affects 5-10% of males, with onset from childhood to adulthood. Unique male conflicts require consideration in treatment approaches for this eating disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Pediatrics
  • Eating Disorders

Background:

  • Anorexia nervosa is commonly perceived as a disorder affecting young females.
  • However, a significant minority of cases occur in males, spanning various age groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence of anorexia nervosa in males.
  • To emphasize the need for considering gender-specific conflicts in male anorexia nervosa treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on male anorexia nervosa.
  • Analysis of case studies and epidemiological data.

Main Results:

  • Anorexia nervosa incidence in males ranges from 5% to 10% of all cases.
  • Onset of the disorder can occur at any point from prepuberty through adulthood.

Conclusions:

  • Anorexia nervosa is not exclusive to females and presents in males across a wide age spectrum.
  • Clinical approaches for male patients must address unique psychosocial conflicts contributing to the disorder.

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