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Anorexia nervosa in boys.

U Sreenivasan

    Canadian Psychiatric Association Journal
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study reviews male anorexia nervosa (AN) and presents three new cases. Findings suggest a link between AN in boys and paternal alcoholism, obesity, and family hostility, challenging the perception of AN as primarily female.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Pediatrics
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Anorexia nervosa (AN) is predominantly recognized in females, with male cases historically considered rare (sex ratio 1:10 to 1:20).
    • Limited research exists on the specific etiology and presentation of AN in adolescent males.
    • Understanding male AN is crucial for comprehensive eating disorder treatment and research.

    Observation:

    • Three male patients with primary anorexia nervosa presented with shared familial characteristics.
    • Mothers were oversensitive and insecure; fathers were overweight, often with moderate to severe alcoholism.
    • Marital discord correlated with paternal alcoholism severity, and overt hostility was noted between fathers and sons.

    Findings:

    • All three patients exhibited pronounced obsessional traits.

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  • Preoccupation with food and dieting to ameliorate feared obesity were initial steps in syndrome development.
  • Recent referrals indicate an equal number of male and female patients, suggesting a potential shift in prevalence.

    • Implications:

    • Paternal alcoholism and obesity, alongside specific family dynamics, may be significant risk factors for male AN.
    • The increasing referral rate of males warrants further investigation into potential environmental or diagnostic factors.
    • This research highlights the need to consider male anorexia nervosa more broadly in clinical practice and research endeavors.