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Genetic epidemiology, endophenotypes, and eating disorder classification.
The International journal of eating disorders - 1 Nov 2007
Bulik Cynthia M, Hebebrand Johannes, Keski-Rahkonen Anna, Klump Kelly L, Reichborn-Kjennerud Ted, Mazzeo Suzanne E, Wade Tracey D
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To explore how genetic epidemiology has informed the identification of endophenotypes and how endophenotypes may inform future classification of eating disorders. METHOD: Literature review and synthesis. RESULTS: Although a number of endo- and subphenotypes have been suggested for eating disorders, few reach the rigorous definitions developed for candidate endophenotypes. CONCLUSION: Further study of...
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