Anorexia nervosa in a Nigerian – a case report

Abstract

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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