This volume explores the issues surrounding anorexia, a serious eating disorder affecting up to one percent of girls and women in the United States. Essays discuss the roles of sociocultural influences and genetics in causing anorexia; a possible connection to Asperger syndrome; the effectiveness of internet-based treatment programs; and the potential danger of pro-anorexia websites.
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Anorexia
This volume explores the issues surrounding anorexia, a serious eating disorder affecting up to one percent of girls and women in the United States. Essays discuss the roles of sociocultural influences and genetics in causing anorexia; a possible connection to Asperger syndrome; the effectiveness of internet-based treatment programs; and the potential danger of pro-anorexia websites.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780737748673 |
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Publisher: | Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
Publication date: | 07/31/2010 |
Series: | At Issue Series: Health |
Pages: | 104 |
Product dimensions: | 5.80(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.30(d) |
Age Range: | 15 - 17 Years |
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