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Psychiatry Child Psychiatry 159473c0

Among the following disorders which is not seen more in males than females?

A
Autism
B
Conduct disorder
C
Oppositional defiant disorder
D
Anorexia Nervosa
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. D. Anorexia nervosaAnorexia nervosa is an eating disorder, characterized by low weight, food restriction, fear of gaining weight, and a strong desire to be thin. Many people with anorexia see themselves as overweight even though they are, in fact, underweight. They often deny that they have a problem with low weight. They weigh themselves frequently, eat small amounts, and only eat certain foods. Some will exercise excessively, force themselves to vomit, or use laxatives to produce weight loss. Complications may include osteoporosis, infertility, and heart damage--among others. Women will often stop having menstrual periods. It is seen more in males than females.

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