Eating disorders: a teen-age epidemic.
This article presents a personal and professional view of two eating disorders that are presently affecting large numbers of adolescents and young adults throughout the country. Bulimia and anorexia nervosa may be prevented and treated if the public receives sufficient and appropriate education.
D000293:Adolescent; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006963:Hyperphagia / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*