That is an interesting question, and I'm not sure of the answer. I would think that the anorexia would have to be severe and prolonged for that to happen (getting shorter) if it happens at all. Well before then, it must become obvious that the young girl needs help. There can be some severe developmental problems. If a girl is post-menarch and the anorexia causes an irregularity or a stop of periods, this would be an alarming and urgent symptom requiring immediate attention.
It really depends on the girl. Many preteen girls will put on a little bit of weight right before hitting a growth spurt. After they are through the growth spurt, they will be thinner for a while. Right before they go into another, their appetite will increase, and the cycle will start again.
No they do not shrink, well I din't I had anorexia for 2 years from the age of 12, just recently recovered. I just didn't grow for 2 years, but now I'm growing,I didn't shrink =o thank god lol
Roughly 1 in every 250 people suffer from anorexia. Of those people, 90% are girls and 10% are boys.
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Sadly, anorexia is an extremely common disease. 1 out of every 3 teenage girls, and grown women have suffered, or are suffering from anorexia.
About 1 in every 250 girls.
Millions of girls world-wide suffer from anorexia. It is most prevalent in western nations, such as westenr Europe and the United States. In those areas, anorexia affects roughly 1 in every 250 people.
About 25% of Australians suffer from anorexia nervosa5% is adolescent (unsure) Boys20% is adolescent girls
Since Victorian times! Look up 'Fasting Girls' this was anorexia with a different name.
Women.another response:adolescent girls
Anorexia usually affects 1 in every 250 people. (Girls : Boys, 9 : 1)
Anorexia can stunt someone height growth and cause permanent teeth damage.
Many cases go unreported, but here are some statistics for teen girls with anorexia... * Anorexia is the 3rd most common chronic illness among teen girls. * 95% of cases happen between the ages of 12 and 25. * 80% of girls in that age range (see above) have or will try to lose weight.