Home

What Increases Your Risk

Bulimia Nervosa - What Increases Your Risk

Tag it:

Wednesday, 28 November 2007

The risk of developing bulimia or another eating disorder is greatest if a person:^3,²

Has a biological parent, brother, or sister who has an eating disorder or who is overweight or obese.
Has a family history of mood disorders, such as depression.
Has a family history of substance abuse.
Is overweight and starting a restrictive diet.
Has certain personality traits such as perfectionism.
Struggles with cultural and social factors such as prizing thinness.

VitaDocs Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: October 26, 2005

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.

@ 1995-2007, Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.