Twin studies and the etiology of eating disorders.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the major twin studies of eating disorders in order to consider the empirical standing of the suggestion that these disorders, notably bulimia nervosa, are largely genetically determined. METHOD: Examination of the relevant twin studies and the methods used. RESULTS: The findi...
Main Authors: | Fairburn, C, Cowen, P, Harrison, P |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
1999
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