Is your next young patient pre-anorexic or pre-bulimic?
Eating disorders often have their roots in the preteen years. Pediatric dentists may provide the initial warning for the care of these youngsters. An introduction is provided to the demographics, diagnosis, and treatment of anorexic and bulimic young females (primarily) and males.
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Department of General Dentistry, State University of New York at Stony Brook 11794-8706, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D001828:Body Image; D002032:Bulimia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D003710:Demography; D019140:Dental Care for Children; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000523:psychology; D011379:Prognosis; D011613:Psychotherapy