Eating disorders in old age

International Journal of Eating DisordersPublished 1 January 1988

L. K. George Hsu, Ben Zimmer

DOI10.1002/1098-108x(198801)7:1<133::aid-eat2260070115>3.0.co;2-j

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There are 5 women over the age of 55 with an eating disorder described and the correct diagnosis and treatment of these disorders were emphasized.

Abstract

There are 5 women over the age of 55 with an eating disorder described. In view of a possible increase in the eating disorders among the elderly, the correct diagnosis and treatment of these disorders were emphasized.

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