• Med. J. Aust. · Nov 1998

    Review

    Eating disorders revisited. II: Bulimia nervosa and related syndromes.

    • P J Hay, P N Gilchrist, D I Ben-Tovim, R S Kalucy, and M K Walker.
    • Department of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide, SA.
    • Med. J. Aust. 1998 Nov 2; 169 (9): 488-91.

    AbstractBulimia nervosa and related syndromes are common, and occur in up to 5% of women who attend general practitioners. Young women in First World countries, particularly those who "diet", are at increased risk. Behaviours, such as binge eating and induced vomiting, are typically kept well hidden. Only a minority of those with these disorders present for treatment. General practitioners play a key role in primary and secondary prevention. Effective treatments include psychotherapies that focus on the patient's attitudes and relationships, not just the binge eating behaviour. About 50% of patients make a complete recovery, but the long term outcome is unknown.

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