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Anorexia
Series: Biographies of Disease
 Stacy Beller Stryer

0-313-35975-X/978-0-313-35975-0

Description
While most people today could correctly identify anorexia nervosa as a major health issue among young women, many still do not comprehend the severity of the disease. Killing nearly 20 percent of those who suffer from prolonged illness, anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any mental disorder.

Reviews:
-"This reference for high school and up examines the history and issues of anorexia nervosa, with special focus on sociocultural and economic changes over the past century that have contributed to anorexia. Coverage includes theories about causes of the condition, diagnostic criteria and warning signs, stages of the illness, characteristics of those who develop it, medical complications, early and modern treatments, prevention, and future research. Chapter-opening quotes from the diary of one high school student, along with brief excerpts from books by other sufferers, give readers an understanding of what it's like to have anorexia. Other features include a timeline, a list of online information sources andsupport organizations, and a glossary." —SciTech Book News
-"A helpful glossary and a useful bibliography round out the practical information found in this title. Anorexia provides general and basic information that is useful to students and anyone interested in learning more about this disease." —ARBAonline
About the Author
Stacy Beller Stryer is a board certified pediatrician at Children's First Pediatrics in Rockville, MD, and a consultant and regular contributor to the online health website, www.revolutionhealth.com.
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