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Long-term outcome in anorexia nervosa in the community

Authors: Mustelin L, Raevuori A, Bulik CM, Rissanen A, Hoek HW, Kaprio J, Keski-Rahkonen A

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

Publication year: 2015

Journal: International Journal of Eating Disorders

Journal name in source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS

Journal acronym: INT J EAT DISORDER

Volume: 48

Issue: 7

First page : 851

Last page: 859

Number of pages: 9

ISSN: 0276-3478

eISSN: 1098-108X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.22415

Abstract

DiscussionThe long-term prognosis of AN in the community appears promising. Weight-restoration is common and socio-demographic outcomes are generally favorable. However, women with a history of AN may be less likely to have children. (c) 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Int J Eat Disord 2015; 48:851-859).