In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men battle eating disorders.
86% of people with eating disorders develop them by age 20.
20% of people suffering from anorexia will die prematurely from complications related to their eating disorder, including suicide and heart problems.
Anorexia afflicts an estimated 0.5 to 3.7% of females. Those with anorexia weigh at least 15% less than normal weight. They develop all the symptoms of starvation, menstrual periods stop and the body starts to lose calcium from the bones. If anorexia becomes severe, victims may die from heart attack as a result of malnutrition, while still others commit suicide.
Bulimia nervosa may accompany anorexia, or it may occur by itself. It is estimated to occur in 1.1 to 4.2% of females. Persons with bulimia frequently experience extremeeating binges and purge by vomiting or taking a laxative or diuretic. Bulimia nervosa can lead to severe tooth decay, intestinal and kidney problems, muscle cramps,heart problems, ruptured stomach or esophagus, and death.
86% of people with eating disorders develop them by age 20.
20% of people suffering from anorexia will die prematurely from complications related to their eating disorder, including suicide and heart problems.
Anorexia afflicts an estimated 0.5 to 3.7% of females. Those with anorexia weigh at least 15% less than normal weight. They develop all the symptoms of starvation, menstrual periods stop and the body starts to lose calcium from the bones. If anorexia becomes severe, victims may die from heart attack as a result of malnutrition, while still others commit suicide.
Bulimia nervosa may accompany anorexia, or it may occur by itself. It is estimated to occur in 1.1 to 4.2% of females. Persons with bulimia frequently experience extremeeating binges and purge by vomiting or taking a laxative or diuretic. Bulimia nervosa can lead to severe tooth decay, intestinal and kidney problems, muscle cramps,heart problems, ruptured stomach or esophagus, and death.