Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa: sibling sex ratio and birth rank - a catchment area study

Article Abstract:

Some believe that disturbed family relations might contribute to eating disorders among family members. To test the idea, some 293 females who visit an eating disorders clinic in the UK were studied to determine whether there is a birth rank effect or whether all-female sibships are overrepresented in the families of those with eating disorders. Results show that neither birth rank nor all-female sibships helps develop anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa in family members.

Psychological aspects, Causes of, Bulimia, Birth order

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The associations between laxative abuse and other symptoms among adults with anorexia nervosa

Article Abstract:

The association between laxative abuse and other symptoms and features among adult patients with anorexia nervosa was examined in a sample of one hundred and seventeen patients. Laxative abuse appeared to be associated with severe psychopathology and low self-esteem among subjects with anorexia nervosa.

Science & research, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Laxative Preparations, Research, Laxatives

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