Eating Disorders in the Adolescent Population: Future Directions.

Pratt, Helen D.; Phillips, Elaine L.; Greydanus, Donald E.; Patel, Dilip R.

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ERIC Number: EJ673612

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Eating Disorders in the Adolescent Population: Future Directions.

Pratt, Helen D.; Phillips, Elaine L.; Greydanus, Donald E.; Patel, Dilip R.

Journal of Adolescent Research, v18 n3 p297-317 May 2003

Provides a brief overview (research design, prevalence, risk factors, assessment, treatment, outcome, and obstacles to care) of the status of knowledge of eating disorders among adolescents. Offers recommendations for future research. (EV)

Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Clinical Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Etiology, Incidence, Knowledge Level, Literature Reviews, Medical Evaluation, Medical Services, Outcomes of Treatment, Research Needs

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue on: "Eating Disorders in Adolescents."