Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape. Affected individuals restrict food intake relative to what the body requires, often paired with an inaccurate self-perception of being overweight. It is classified as a psychiatric disorder and occurs most commonly among adolescent and young adult women, though it also affects men and people of other ages.
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ICD-10 ChapterV: Mental and Behavioural Disorders 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Condition Class Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Anorexia nervosa
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Anorexia nervosa (AN), commonly referred to as anorexia, is an eating disorder characterized by predominant food restriction, body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight, and an overwhelming desire to be thin.
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Psychiatry, clinical psychology, clinical dietetics, internal medicine
View the Source2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Mental and behavioural disorders
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