The genetics of anorexia nervosa.

Abstract excerpt

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a disease defined by inappropriate weight loss and maintenance of body weight <85% of that expected for weight and height; it is most common in adolescent women aged 15-19 years. Numerous studies have highlighted the familial aggregation of the disease, suggesting a significant genetic component to its etiology. The purpose of this review is to discuss the different fields of genetic...

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• Models, Neurological
• Risk Factors
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Disease Models, Animal
• Genetic Association Studies
• Genetic Predisposition to Disease