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What regions does anorexia affect?
Anorexia can (and does) affect all systems and parts of the body.
Anorexia is or is not genetic?
There is evidence to suggest that genetics can play a role in anorexia nervosa, such as a higher risk for individuals with a family history of the disorder. However, genetics alone do not determine the development of anorexia, as environmental factors and psychological influences also play a significant role.
How often is anorexia?
Anorexia is estimated to affect 1 in every 250 people.
What does genetics have to do with anorexia?
It is considered that anorexia can sometimes have a genetic link. If a person (particularly a girl) has a diret biological family member, then it is possible that they might have a slightly higher risk of developing anorexia or other eating disorders.
How can anorexia affect your blood?
Because of the malnutrition associated with anorexia, individuals often become anemic.
Does anorexia affect the respiratory system?
Yes.
How can anorexia affect body fluids?
Yes
How does anorexia affect the skin?
Eventually, yes. Anorexia tends to cause malnutrition, which will affect skin and bone condition.
Can aneyone be anorexic?
Yes. Anorexia can - and does - affect anyone.
Does anorexia primarily affect young adults?
Yes, anorexia is most common between the ages of 12 and 25.
Does genetics affect your brain?
no
What ethnic group do anorexia affect the most?
While anorexia can affect a person of any ethnicity or race, it is most commonly seen in Caucasian lesbian women and gay men
