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Objective: To analyze the association between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and disordered eating (DE). Material and methods: A probabilistic sample of 2,358 female high school students of public schools in the State of Mexico was used. Results: DE was more prevalent among CSA sufferers (p < 0.05). Concern with gaining weight, bingeing and restrictive behaviors were associated with CSA (p < 0.05). The probability of DE was 7 times higher when the CSA experience had not been disclosed and 36 times when CSA had occurred before 14 years of age. Conclusions: The association between CSA and DE is clear in the sample studied, as well as with some of its specific characteristics, which highlights the need to further explore this research field and to incorporate the evaluation of CSA and its consequences for adolescents’ mental health.

Palabras clave: Childhood sexual abuse disordered eating adolescents Mexico.

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Vol. 63 Núm.5. Septiembre-Octubre 2011 Pags. 475-483 Rev Invest Clin 2011; 63(5-ENGLISH)