Anorexia Nervosa-restricted type with obsessive traits in a pre-pubertal female: A case report

Sir, Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Earlier, the reporting of cases of Anorexia nervosa from non-western countries like India, was fewer, and this can be attributed to a number of protective b...

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Published in:Indian journal of psychiatry 2012-10, Vol.54 (4), p.392-393
Main Authors: Vijayvergia, Devendra, Sharma, D K, Agarwal, Supriya, Sushil, C S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anorexia
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia
Care and treatment
Cognition & reasoning
Diagnosis
Girls
Health aspects
Letters to Editor
Nutrition
Preteens
Self image
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Summary:Sir, Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Earlier, the reporting of cases of Anorexia nervosa from non-western countries like India, was fewer, and this can be attributed to a number of protective biologic factors, as also the socio-cultural norms of the country, with a good family support system and emphasis on good nutrition and health.
ISSN:0019-5545
1998-3794
DOI:10.4103/0019-5545.104846