There is controversy in the research concerning the incidence of anorexia nervosa in our country; some studies report stable rates, while others report an increase. This discrepancy may be explained by the way in which studies were conducted or

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Many people, particularly males, never seek treatment for anorexia nervosa, which may lead to an underestimate of the incidence of the disorder. This factor could explain the discrepancy in research results.

There Is Controversy in the Research Concerning the Incidence of Anorexia