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What factors contribute to high death rate for people with eating disorders compared to the death rate for people with other mental disorders?
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∙ 7y ago
Though many mental disorders can have physical side effects, and eating disorder is one of the only mental disorders that is also an actual physical disorder. Eating disorders often rob the body of essential nurtients (for disorders like bulimia and anorexia). Starvation and physical abuse (like laxatives, purging, and excessive exercise) can wreak havoc on the body. Other eating disorders contribute to poor butrition (binge eating, compulsive-over-eating, for example) and can lead to obesity-related health problems like Diabetes.
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Are there and factors which trigger off binge eating disorders?
Yes there are factors that can trigger binge eating disorders such as low self esteem, body dysmorphic syndrome, a habit of compulsive eating, etc which are all rooted as a psychological disorders.
What role does genetics have in eating disorders?
Studies of twins separated at birth and research with genetically altered mice have shown that there is a genetic component to obesity. Some researchers think that there are also genetic factors involved in eating disorders.
What is the study of eating disorders is called?
the study of eating disorders
How can male relatives contribute to a young woman's development of bulimia?
In addition, girls with eating disorders tend to have fathers and brothers who criticize their weight.
When was Eating Disorders Association created?
Eating Disorders Association was created in 1989.
When was Eating Disorders Coalition created?
Eating Disorders Coalition was created in 2000.
2 eating disorders?
Two eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulemia nervosa.
What has the author Julie Dodds written?
Julie Dodds has written: 'The extent of body image disturbance and eating disturbance in male non-competitive body builders, when compared with females with eating disorders'
Who do eating disorders affect?
Usually the eating disorder starts in the mind. Eating disorders are psychological disorders (image disorders).
What do you do about eating disorders?
The best thing to do about eating disorders is to get help. If you or you know someone that has one, go see your doctor. Your doctor will recommend you to a therapist and a nutritionist to help you overcome your eating disorders. Eating disorders can be fatal so it is extremely important for you to get help!
Do I have eating disorders?
no
What eating disorders is here?
There are several different kinds of eating disorders, including: bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating. If one suffers from these eating disorders, it is suggested one seek help from a therapist and/or doctor.
