[Anorexia nervosa in children and adolescents].
Anorexia nervosa is one of the most important public health problems during puberty and adolescence. The authors describe the most important differenciating characteristics, both clinical and preventative, of this health problem at these ages. The authors list a series of recommendations which may be applied in daily life circumstances as well as the requirements needed to obtain the best results by therapeutic intervention.
Díaz Atienza
Joaquín
J
Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería, Universidad de Almería.
Torres Salvador
Antonia
A
Hernández Carrillo
Inmaculada
I
D000293:Adolescent; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors