In comparison to other medical conditions, bulimia nervosa is known to have a high mortality rate, whereas anorexia nervosa has a low mortality rate.

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Anorexia nervosa is a relatively rare eating disorder, but has the highest morbidity rate of any psychiatric diagnosis and has a poor response rate and protracted course of illness. The course and outcome of bulimia nervosa is variable but tends to be chronic and relapsing; however, unlike anorexia nervosa, it does not have a high mortality rate.

In Comparison to Other Medical Conditions, Bulimia Nervosa Is Known