| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 178 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Do we need another eating disorder? -- Who, when, and where? : the social, historical, and cultural context of purging disorder -- Fear of fat -- Purging unwanted calories and feelings -- Feeling sick : genetic and neurobiological contributions -- Medical consequences of purging -- Getting help -- What happens in treatment -- Outcomes near and far |
| Summary |
"Right now, more than 2 million girls and women in the US suffer from purging disorder - an eating disorder characterized by vomiting, misuse of laxatives or diuretics, or other medications to control weight or shape, and nearly a half million boys and men join them. But purging disorder's status as an "other" eating disorder has left it invisible to all but those who suffer from it. This book provides the go-to resource for accurate, scientifically-based information for those who suffer with the illness, their friends and loved ones, health professionals, educators, and anyone interested in learning about this hidden psychiatric illness"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 16, 2020) |
| Subject |
Eating disorders.
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Vomiting.
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Feeding and Eating Disorders
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Vomiting
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Eating disorders
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Vomiting
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2020008765 |
| ISBN |
9780190061173 |
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0190061170 |
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9780190061180 |
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0190061189 |
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