Resumen

RAVA, M. Fernanda  y  SILBER, Tomás J.. Bulimia nerviosa (Parte 2): Desde la etiología hasta la prevención. Arch. argent. pediatr. [online]. 2004, vol.102, n.6, pp.468-477. ISSN 0325-0075.

An evidence based review on bulimia nervosa (Part 2) is provided for practicing pediatricians, alerting to the risk factors in the development of this condition and highlighting the existence of high risk groups. Current thoughts on ethiology are shared, as well as the different patterns that bulimia nervosa follows in each gender. We conclude reviewing recent reports on treatment, outcome and prevention.

Palabras clave : Bulimia nervosa; Risk factors; High risk groups; Ethiology; Prevention; Treatment; Outcome; Adolescence.

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