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Anorexia nervosa in a Nigerian - A case report
FT Unuhu, NW Ebiti, GO Oju, SB Aremu
Federal Neuropsychatiric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
F T Unuhu
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Bamawa, Kaduna, PMB 2187, Kaduna
Nigeria
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Background:Anorexia Nervosa has been reported to be uncommon among the non-western populations. However the frequency of its presentation has increased world-wide.
Method/Result:The case of a 19year old secondary school leaver with 2 year history of refusing food, claiming that she is too fat and progressive weight loss is presented.
Conclusion:Anorexia Nervosa is frequently seen among the western population. However it may not be as rare in non-western societies as previously reported. |
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