Current Paediatrics
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 254-258, December 2000

Eating disorders in childhood and adolescence

Eating Disorders Research Team, Jenner Wing, St George’s Hospital Medical School, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE, UK

Abstract 

There is a wider range of eating disorders in childhood and adolescence than is commonly realized, and these are frequently either not recognized or misdiagnosed. Aetiology is invariably multifactorial and the potential for significant physical complications is high. Treatment should always take into account physical, psychological and social factors. Referral for specialist help is often necessary.

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PII: S0957-5839(00)90122-2

doi:10.1054/cupe.2000.0122

Current Paediatrics
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 254-258, December 2000

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