Family-genetic studies of eating disorders.

Article

Family-genetic studies of eating disorders.

The Journal of clinical psychiatry - 1 Oct 1991

Strober M

Abstract excerpt

The possible contribution of genetic factors to the etiology of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is a question of mounting interest. Empirical studies are few in number, yet there is suggestive evidence of familial aggregation. The existing literature is reviewed and methodological problems a...

Topics

Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia
Family
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Personality

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