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Anorexia nervosa is a serious health condition characterized by severely low body weight and a refusal to eat. It is characterized as both an eating and psychiatric disorder. Anorexia tends to affect mostly young women with about 1% of women in the United States suffering from the disease. Men with anorexia tend to be far less common.
It can occur in different forms. Usually, it is a diet that keeps on going and going until the person begins to develop an eating disorder. Other factors involve a conscieous decision to lose weight, but the eating disorder just manifests iteself more and more as time goes on.
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Why should more people know about anorexia?
More people should know about anorexia because, the more people are aware and informed, the less cases will develop.
How do people devellope anorexia?
Usually people who develop anorexia have OCD or are a perfectionist. People who develop anorexia can also be in a sport or job that requires a certain body type such as modeling, dancing, or gymnastics. It usually starts by a simple diet, then they start counting calories, then they start restricting intake and obsessively exercising. People who develop this disorder usually feel the need to control something in their lives maybe if they have an alcoholic parent, are being bullied or have a hard time coping. I hope I answered your question.
What percentage of males develop anorexia?
95% of females develop anoraxia,However ONLY 5 % males of the total population develope anorexia nervosa. 25~jmata
How many people in Australia suffer from anorexia?
About 1 in every 250 people who suffers from an eating disorder suffers from anorexia.
Do you have to be anorexic to have anorexia?
People who suffer from anorexia are called anorexics.
At what age do the most people have anorexia?
The age at which the most people have anorexia is between 12 and 25.
Can anorexia and bulimic be genetic in your family?
Not always. However research shows that you are a lot more likely to develop anorexia/bulimia if a family member is or was a sufferer.
Can dieting stop your menstual cycle?
Yes - especially if you develop Anorexia Nervosa.
Why are body image concerns so dangerous?
They are very dangerous because you can develop mental illnesses such as anorexia or bulimia which can kill you. People with these illnesses can also develop things such as depression and these take years to come back from.
Can anorexia be a sign of pregnancy?
No. Anorexia is a mental disorder. It has no bearing on the reproductive cycle. It is possible in theory that if a woman believes she has gotten too fat during pregnancy, she could develop anorexia in attempts to lose the weight.
Is Anorexia inherited?
There is no definitie genetic link that confirms that anorexia is inherited. There are theories that it could be an inherited trait. Other theories propose that a likelihood may be inherited (that is, a person may be more likely than someone else to develop an eating disorder based on a predisposition to other factor-causes like depression or BDD). Many medical professionals believe that it is a "learned" behaviour. That is, people with family members who suffer from anorexia may themselves develop anorexia not because of genetics but because they copy habits or actions of family members.
Why professionals think anorexia develops?
Professionals believe that the cause of anorexia is broad, and the disease can develop or stem from a number of problems. Most commonly, anorexia is believed to develop from mental problems, like depression, BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder), and now-self esteem. Anorexia can commonly happen as a reault of a simple, common diet that becomes excessive and too extreme. Some believe that anorexia might have a genetic link to it, as individuals with a mother who was anorexic have been seen to be more likely to develop an eating disorder, too. Some think that social factors, like media, can cause anorexia, but that is highy disputed.
