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Bulimia nervosa historical perspective
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Bulimia is a Greek term that translates to “ravenous hunger”. Gerald Russell became the first person to publish a description of bulimia nervosa in 1979.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
- Bulimia is a Greek term that translates to “ravenous hunger”.[1][2]
- While Bulimia is considered an issue in modern day society, it was popular among the ancient Romans and Egyptians to either make more room to eat or because it was viewed as having health benefits.
- Gerald Russell became the first person to publish a description of bulimia nervosa in 1979. Bulimia nervosa then went on to make an appearance in the DSM-III a year later in 1980.
References
References
- ↑ Russell G (1979). “Bulimia nervosa: an ominous variant of anorexia nervosa”. Psychol Med. 9 (3): 429–48. PMID 482466.
- ↑ Kendler KS, MacLean C, Neale M, Kessler R, Heath A, Eaves L (1991). “The genetic epidemiology of bulimia nervosa”. Am J Psychiatry. 148 (12): 1627–37. doi:10.1176/ajp.148.12.1627. PMID 1842216.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yashasvi Aryaputra[2]