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Eating disorders are characterized by severe disturbances in eating behavior. This section includes two specific diagnoses, Bulimia Nervosa and Anorexia Nervosa. Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by repeated episodes of binge eating followed by unhealthy compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications; fasting; or excessive exercise. Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by a refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight. A disturbance in perception of body shape and weight is an essential feature of both Bulimia Nervosa and Anorexia Nervosa.
Specific Culture, Age and Gender Features of Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa has been reported to occur with roughly similar frequencies in most industrialized countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa. Few studies have examined the prevalence of Bulimia Nervosa in other cultures. In clinical studies of Bulimia Nervosa in the United States, individuals presenting with this disorder are primarily Caucasian, but the disorder has also been reported among other ethnic groups. In clinical and population samples, at least 90% of individuals with Bulimia Nervosa are female.
Prevalence
The prevalence of Bulimia Nervosa among adolescent and young adult females ranges from 4% - 20%. The rate of occurrence of this disorder in males is approximately one-tenth of that in females. Studies show that between 60% - 75% of all Bulimia Nervosa patients have a history of physical and/or sexual abuse.
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