Gender identity disorder and anorexia nervosa in male monozygotic twins

Article Abstract:

A discussion on the relationship between male identical twins with gender identity disorder (GID), sexual orientation, body dissatisfaction and anorexia nervosa (AN) is made. It was seen that in Twin A there was a borderline personality disorder being predominantly male but with an effeminate appearance, whereas Twin B too was diagnosed with a cross-gender identification.

Sexual behavior, Twins, Gender identity disorders

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Incidence of severe anorexia nervosa in Switzerland: 40 years of development

Article Abstract:

The development of the incidence of severe anorexia nervosa in a geographically defined region of Switzerland is examined. The results state that severe anorexia nervosa incidence in the canton of Zurich rose significantly during 1960s and 1970s and then reached a plateau.

Switzerland, Mentally ill persons, Mentally ill

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