Bulimia nervosa, also known as simply bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging. source
Bulimia nervosa, also known as simply bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.
Bulimia is more common among those who have a close relative with the condition. source
Bulimia is more common among those who have a close relative with the condition.
The diagnosis of anorexia nervosa takes precedence over that of bulimia. source
The diagnosis of anorexia nervosa takes precedence over that of bulimia.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the primary treatment for bulimia. source
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the primary treatment for bulimia.
While outcomes with bulimia are typically better than in those of anorexia, the risk of death among those affected is higher than that of the general population. source
While outcomes with bulimia are typically better than in those of anorexia, the risk of death among those affected is higher than that of the general population.
Globally, bulimia was estimated to affect 3.6 million people in 2015. source
Globally, bulimia was estimated to affect 3.6 million people in 2015.
About 1% of young women have bulimia at a given point in time and about 2% to 3% of women have the condition at some point in their lives. source
About 1% of young women have bulimia at a given point in time and about 2% to 3% of women have the condition at some point in their lives.
Bulimia is about nine times more likely to occur in women than men. source
Bulimia is about nine times more likely to occur in women than men.
Among women, rates of Bulimia are highest in young adults. source
Among women, rates of Bulimia are highest in young adults.
Bulimia was named and first described by the British psychiatrist Gerald Russell in 1979. source
Bulimia was named and first described by the British psychiatrist Gerald Russell in 1979.
The onset of bulimia nervosa is often during adolescence. source
The onset of bulimia nervosa is often during adolescence.
Bulimia has negative effects on the sufferer's dental health due to the acid passed through the mouth from frequent vomiting causing acid erosion. source
Bulimia has negative effects on the sufferer's dental health due to the acid passed through the mouth from frequent vomiting causing acid erosion.
Bulimia nervosa can be difficult to detect, compared to anorexia nervosa, because bulimics tend to be of average or slightly above or below average weight. source
Bulimia nervosa can be difficult to detect, compared to anorexia nervosa, because bulimics tend to be of average or slightly above or below average weight.
There is evidence that sex hormones may influence appetite and eating in women, and the onset of bulimia nervosa. source
There is evidence that sex hormones may influence appetite and eating in women, and the onset of bulimia nervosa.
Media portrayals of an 'ideal' body shape are widely considered to be a contributing factor to bulimia. source
Media portrayals of an 'ideal' body shape are widely considered to be a contributing factor to bulimia.
There are several supported psychosocial treatments for bulimia. source
There are several supported psychosocial treatments for bulimia.
There are two main types of treatment given to those suffering with bulimia nervosa; psychopharmacological and psychosocial treatments. source
There are two main types of treatment given to those suffering with bulimia nervosa; psychopharmacological and psychosocial treatments.