Epidemiology, course and evolution of eating disorders

Authors

  • Vanessa Pinzon Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria
  • Fabiana Chamelet Nogueira Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832004000400004

Keywords:

Epidemiology, evolution, eating disorders

Abstract

Eating disorders use to affect young women and have a chronic and variable course, with high levels of morbidity and mortality. The objective of this article is to demonstrate the epidemiological findings that support such clinical impressions.

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Published

2004-01-01

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 4 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Epidemiology, course and evolution of eating disorders . (2004). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry (São Paulo), 31(4), 158-160. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832004000400004