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Yes, many famous celebrities around the world (along with many common people) do suffer from eating disorders.
Eating disorders have become so prevalent over the years because of how the ideals of society have changed and evolved. Many "role models" today are celebrities, who try to stay fit and thin. Also, models and magazines portray thinner people as being pretty. These ideals of "thin is good" cause many people, especially young women, to strive to be thinner. Often this leads to extreme dieting and eating disorders. Teasing and bullying, which is very common, can also lead to low self-esteem and depression, which are known causes of many eating disorders, too.
No, they shouldn't. Eating disorders can lead to many health problems, even death.
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Many blogs will talk about this topic. HubPages is a good place to look as well as Tumblr. Many celebrity gossip forums have knowledgeable users who can provide this information too.
No, it is often the other way around. Many eating disorders stem from media and social influences.
There are very many types out there. An exact number is unknown, as there are new types added each year in the DSM (the official 'bible' for psychological diseases and illnesses). Eating disorders also vary through cultures.
The two major eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia. Go to web site http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/eating-disorders-2 for more details on these and other eating disorders.
many people who develop eating disorders also have very low self esteem
There is no way to prevent an Eating Disorder. It is often in a person's chemical make-up to have an Eating Disorder. There are many things that you can do to help prevent Eating Disorders, but there is nothing that can absolutely prevent it.
There are thousands of eating disorder treatment around the world.
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