Is bulimia nervosa increasing in frequency?

Article Abstract:

Epidemiological studies indicate no rise in the rates of bulimia nervosa (BN), since 1980. The results of two epidemiological studies, one on a large general population and another on young female twins, indicate higher rates in the younger group. The results of the study are, however, unreliable because of limited sample sizes, inconsistent results and failure to eliminate alternative explanations. The increase in the BN patients undergoing treatment is probably due to an increase in the disorder's identification and referral.

Analysis, Epidemiological research, Cross sectional studies

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Bulimia in a male alcoholic: a symptom substitution in alcoholism

Article Abstract:

Case study of a 24-year-old male alcoholic revealed symptom substitution as a possible relationship between bulimia nervosa and alcoholism. The patient, who developed bulimic symptoms in the period of abstinence from alcohol, was free of the bulimic symptoms when he relapsed into alcoholism.

Case studies, Alcoholism

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Bulimia and swallowing: cause for concern

Article Abstract:

Research into the possibility of a connection between bulimia and abnormalities in swallowing function is presented. The long-term impact of bulimic habits on swallowing is not known at present, but it is speculated that tissue damage connected with bulimia will probably affect swallowing.

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