Twin studies of eating disorders: a review

Article Abstract:

A review of twin studies of eating disorders indicates that the collective findings of these studies support research to find genes that bring susceptibility to eating disorders. There is still uncertainty about the extent of the contribution of shared environment, but this does not mean that the significant role of environment should be discounted. It is not possible to draw firm conclusions about genetic and environmental contributions to the etiology of anorexia. However, twin studies of bulimia indicate a contribution of addictive genetic effects and unique environmental factors to vulnerability.

Eating disorders, Genetic aspects

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Characteristics of monozygotic twins discordant for bulimia nervosa

Article Abstract:

Monozygotic twins discordant for bulimia nervosa, were studied.

Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Twins

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Investigation of quality of the parental relationship as a risk factor for subclinical bulimia nervosa

Article Abstract:

The quality of the parental relationship is investigated as a risk factor for subclinical bulimia nervosa, indicating that a conflictual marital relationship can partly act as a risk factor.

Research, Parent and child, Parent-child relations

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