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Anorexia Nervosa (cont.)

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Prognosis of Anorexia Nervosa

  • Death from the medical complications of anorexia or from suicide can be as high as 18%.
  • More than 5% deaths occur for every 10 years that an individual suffers from anorexia.
  • About half of those affected will make a full recovery.
  • Some people will develop chronic relapses.
  • Coexisting psychiatric conditions may complicate the prognosis.

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