Causes and Risk Factors

What causes bulimia nervosa?

Last updated:
June 29, 2019

Research suggests that it is likely that there are a number of factors that can increase the likelihood that an individual will go on to develop some form of an eating disorder, including bulimia nervosa. These factors include genetics, gender, personality, general psychological health and social and environmental influences.

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