Eating Disorder - 3

Question 1

why is it difficult to follow up with Anorexia Nervousa (AN)?

Answer 1

drop outs

Question 2

Long-term follow-up (29 years) outcomes in AN?

Answer 2

50% will recover complete
1/3 will partially recover
20% will still have ED
5% will die

Question 3

Poor prognosis indicators in AN (swedish national registry study)?

Answer 3

Longer duration in hospital
Psychiatric co-morbidity
Being adopted
Growing up in one parent household
Having a young mom

Question 4

Poor prognosis indicators in AN (else studies)?

Answer 4

Lower Minimum weight
Poor family relationships
Failed treatment
Late age onset
Social problems