Clinical correlates of anorexia nervosa subtypes

摘要: Objective : Past research has suggested that subtypes of anorexia nervosa (restricting vs. binge eating/purging) correspond to differing degrees impulsivity and personality psychopathology. We further investigated potential differences between these diagnostic subtypes. Method compared restricting anorexics (n = 100) binge/purging 71) with regard symptom presentation history, impulsivity, eating related attitudes (Eating Disorders Inventory), Results found the two did not differ in age at intake, body mass index or first diet. Binge/purging were more likely than restricters have attempted suicide engaged stealing, but groups likelihood having self-injury reported drug problems. The onset menses, masturbation sexual intercourse, activity, satisfaction current levels activity. Likewise, patients scores on Eating Inventory Millon measures. Discussion are discussed relation results past as well historical fluctuation diagnosis propose subtyping may be less useful consideration disorder symptoms along continua.