Bulimia nervosa risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yashasvi Aryaputra[2]
Overview
Overview
The risk for Bulimia nervosa may be increased due to possible genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances, and poor body image and self esteem.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
The following conditions increases the risk of bulimia nervosa:
- Possible genetic predisposition[1]
- Hormonal Imbalance (specifically serotonin)[1]
- Sex hormone irregularities[2]
- Poor body image and self-esteem as a result of “perfect” body types portrayed in the media[3]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ribasés M, Gratacòs M, Fernández-Aranda F, Bellodi L, Boni C, Anderluh M; et al. (2004). “Association of BDNF with anorexia, bulimia and age of onset of weight loss in six European populations”. Hum Mol Genet. 13 (12): 1205–12. doi:10.1093/hmg/ddh137. PMID 15115760.
- ↑ Hirschberg AL (2012). “Sex hormones, appetite and eating behaviour in women”. Maturitas. 71 (3): 248–56. doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2011.12.016. PMID 22281161.
- ↑ Papies EK, Nicolaije KA (2012). “Inspiration or deflation? Feeling similar or dissimilar to slim and plus-size models affects self-evaluation of restrained eaters”. Body Image. 9 (1): 76–85. doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2011.08.004. PMID 21962524.
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