Mortality for Bulimia Nervosa Appears to Be Higher Than for Anorexia

question 43

True/False

Mortality for bulimia nervosa appears to be higher than for anorexia nervosa.

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Definitions:

Suicidal Behavior Disorder

A classification being studied for possible inclusion in a future revision of DSM-5, in which individuals have tried to die by suicide within the last two years.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is a publication for the classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals.

Edwin Shneidman

A pioneer in the field of suicidology who extensively studied the motives and psychology behind suicide.

Death Ignorer

A person who attempts suicide without recognizing the finality of death.