Pedophilia
Pedophilia is a deviant behavior in the category of paraphilias. This
is a disorder that is characterized by being sexually attracted to
children thirteen years or younger. Pedophilia can be diagnosed by the
following symptoms:
The sexual interest is directed exclusively to children or it is the
primary sexual urge of the person; the person involved is sixteen years
or older; the object of sexual interest is thirteen years or younger;
and the condition has continued for six months or more.
A person afflicted with pedophilia may be intensely interested in
sexual activity with children but not have sexual relations with them.
The extent of the relationships of the person with pedophilia could be
with only members of their family or they could be a menace to the
general public.
There are a variety of treatments that have been tried for
pedophilia, but only a small percentage of the cases have been
successful. A person diagnosed with pedophilia should be under care of
a doctor who is a specialist in psychiatric and cognitive behavior.
Regardless of the treatment, a healthy lifestyle of exercise and
proper nutrition will not only benefit this disorder, but will benefit
almost any health problem. For more information on a healthy lifestyle,
please view “Keys to the Century Mark”, and “Alzheimer’s” on my website
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