anorexia nervosa

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:advocacy gptkb:Eating_Disorders_Coalition
gptkb:National_Eating_Disorders_Association
Awareness campaigns
gptkbp:affects potentially fatal
can lead to chronic health issues
high risk of relapse
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:depression
substance abuse
anxiety disorders
gptkbp:complication electrolyte imbalance
heart problems
bone density loss
kidney failure
gptkbp:cultural_influence social media impact
fashion industry standards
media portrayal of thinness
gptkbp:demographics more common in females
often begins in adolescence
gptkbp:diagnosis based on DSM-5 criteria
gptkbp:diseases gptkb:binge_eating_disorder
gptkb:bulimia_nervosa
OSFED (Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder)
gptkbp:gender 10:1 female to male
gptkbp:historical_context first described in the 19th century
increased awareness in the late 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label anorexia nervosa
gptkbp:media_appearances books and articles
documentaries and films
gptkbp:notable_case gptkb:Karen_Carpenter
Gwyneth Paltrow (rumored)
Princess Diana (rumored)
gptkbp:premiered_on typically in late teens to early twenties
gptkbp:prevalence approximately 0.5-1% of the population
gptkbp:public_perception often misunderstood as a choice
stigma surrounding mental health issues
gptkbp:research_focus treatment efficacy
psychosocial factors
neurobiological factors
gptkbp:risk_factor genetic predisposition
psychological issues
sociocultural pressures
gptkbp:support peer support groups
family involvement in treatment
professional therapy
gptkbp:symptoms distorted body image
extreme weight loss
fear of gaining weight
gptkbp:treatment cognitive behavioral therapy
nutritional counseling
medical monitoring
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bulimia_Nervosa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4