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A twin study of body dysmorphic concerns.

Psychological medicine - 1 Sept 2012

Monzani B, Rijsdijk F, Anson M, Iervolino A C, Cherkas L, Spector T, Mataix-Cols D

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BACKGROUND: Dysmorphic concern refers to an excessive preoccupation with a perceived or slight defect in physical appearance. It lies on a continuum of severity from no or minimal concerns to severe concerns over one's appearance. The present study examined the heritability of dysmorphic concerns in a large sample of twins. METHOD: Twins from the St Thomas UK twin registry completed a valid and reliable...

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PMID: 22126745
DOI: 10.1017/S0033291711002741

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