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Anorexia nervosa in two Nigerians.

O O Famuyiwa1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Anorexia nervosa is occurring in individuals of African descent, challenging previous beliefs about its rarity in non-white populations. This study reports two Nigerian cases, highlighting potential cultural factors influencing prevalence and diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Cultural Psychiatry
  • Eating Disorders

Background:

  • Anorexia nervosa is widely believed to be rare among non-white populations.
  • Recent reports suggest a potential underestimation of its prevalence in these groups.