[Anorexia nervosa--new view on neuroendocrine and genetic determinations].

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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder, characterized by low body weight, distorted body image, amenorrhea and an intense fear of gaining weight. The occurrence of anorexia nervosa has increased over the past 10 years among adolescents and young women and it is estimated to occur in 0,5-1% of population. The Anorexia nervosa is not only a psychiatric illness may have many serious gynecological and medical...

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