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Binge eating disorder in a Chinese male—A case report
Author(s) -
Chen C. K.,
Tao Z. L.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
european eating disorders review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.511
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1099-0968
pISSN - 1072-4133
DOI - 10.1002/erv.987
Subject(s) - anorexia nervosa , eating disorders , binge eating disorder , bulimia nervosa , psychiatry , psychology , binge eating , china , anorexia , clinical psychology , psychotherapist , medicine , political science , law
Objective There are reports in China about males suffering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, but hitherto no report of binge eating disorder (BED). Method This case report describes the history, symptom progression and treatment of a male suffering from BED. Results Many Chinese people who come from rural areas try to integrate in the urban life. Regardless of their level of education many suffer various difficulties, which can trigger psychological disorders. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.