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This article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal discusses anorexia nervosa in adolescent males. It highlights that up to 0.3% of males will receive a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa in their lifetime, and affected males have a 6-times higher mortality rate than the general population. The article also mentions that specific adolescent male populations, such as athletes involved in body-and strength-focused sports, racially and ethnically diverse males, and gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals, are more susceptible to developing anorexia nervosa. It emphasizes the importance of early identification and prompt treatment, as well as the potential life-threatening complications associated with the disorder. The article recommends family-based treatment as the first-line outpatient treatment for most adolescent males with anorexia nervosa. [Extracted from the article] |
