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There is so much information out there about eating disorders. For more specifc answers or facts, please submit a more specified or detailed question. Some general facts are...
*An estimated 1 in every 200 women suffers from an eating disorder.
*Of that, 1 in every 250 is anorexic.
*Almost all eating disroders occur between the ages of 12 and 25.
*2/3 of eating disorders happen in western countries.
*Eating disorders are steadily rising, and are one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in young / teenage people.
*Eating disorders affect girls to boys, 9 to 1.
*73% of people with eating disorders have substance abuse problems (drugs, alcohol, smoking, ect.)
*20% of anorexics will die as a result of the disorder or directly from a complication.
*Eating disorders can cause great bodily harm (bone decay, organ malfunction / failure, hair loss, dry skin, ect.)
*Most people with eating disorders are often depressed and isolated.
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What are some pieces of advice you could give someone suffering from anorexia bulimia or low self esteem?
Twice the taste, Zero the calories.
Is bulimia or anorexia the worse of the two eating disorders?
Although thaey are both deadly disorders, bulimia is probably more dangerous because it can tear your asophagus, cause tooth decay, or in rare cases, can even give you gastritis.
How do you know if a baby has bulimia?
Babies can't have bulimia. However, babies can have vomiting. You should have a doctor examine the baby and give the doctor information about when the baby usually vomits.
Does food give you anorexia?
no
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