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What causes bulimia nervosa?
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.