Dr. David Herzog’s research and clinical work in the area of eating disorders is exhaustive. He served at Massachusetts General Hospital for 35 years, where his accomplishments include the development of an eating disorders clinic.

1. Longitudinal Study of Anorexia
Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
By Dr David Herzog

2. Longitudinal Study of Anorexia
Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Dr. David Herzog’s research and clinical work in
the area of eating disorders is exhaustive. He
served at Massachusetts General Hospital for 35
years, where his accomplishments include the
development of an eating disorders clinic.

3. Longitudinal Study of Anorexia
Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
In 1987, Dr. Herzog began the Longitudinal
Study of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa. This
naturalistic study tracked the course and outcome
of eating disorders in women who initially sought
treatment for their eating disorders at Bostonarea hospitals. 246 participants were followed for
an average of nine years, with interviews
conducted semi-annually. The data shed light on
symptoms, psychosocial functioning, and
participation in treatment. The study also yielded
information about mental illnesses that often coexist with eating disorders, such as anxiety
disorders, depression, and substance use

4. Longitudinal Study of Anorexia
Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
A proposal to conduct studies on the children of
the participants was submitted, as well. The study
would involve female children between ages 6
and 16, and it would explore the differences
between the children of mothers who suffer from
eating disorders and the children of healthy
mothers, with respect to their risk and resilience.