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How does anorexia affect homeostasis?
There are some who believe that disruptions in homeostasis effects and might actually bring on eating disorders, including anorexia. So, it means that homeostasis affects anorexia.
Frequency of anorexia nervosa in Australia?
Anorexia usually affects 1 in every 250 people. (Girls : Boys, 9 : 1)
Who does anorexia effect?
anorexia most commonly affects teenage/young girls and women who are quiet, shy, well behaved and high acheivers at school. but lots of people can get anorexia...men, women, different ages.
What ethnic group gets anorexia?
While any person can be affected by anorexia, it is more prevalent amongst Caucasians.
Where is anorexia mostly founded?
Anorexia was first diagnosed and published as a disease in the 1800's. Anorexia is mostly found in female teenagers, that do very well in school, and in life, in fact Anorexia affects a lot of people that you would never guess have a problem. Female teenagers aren't the only victims of Anorexia though, Anorexia can affect anyone, Male or Female, teens to adults.
How many girls suffer from anorexia in the world?
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.
How many teens suffer from bulimia and anorexia each year?
Roughly 1 in every 200 people suffer from an eating disroder. Of that, 1 in every 250 is anorexic. Bulimia claims a much higher percentage of people. (Anorexia affects about 1%, while bulimia affects about 5%)
How many new zealanders are anorexic?
About 1 in every 250 people suffer from anorexia or anorexia-like disorders.
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
Is there any connection between anorexia and the endorcrine system?
Yes. Though anorexia (anorexia nervosa) is regarded as a mental health issue and usually is associated with the nervous system pathologies, there are many affects of anorexia on the endocrine system, mostly because most hormones require protein for their production. Also, the metabolic processes in the body are put under great stress because they do not have enough nutrients to perform properly. This can become evident when a woman that has anorexia stops menstruating.
What age group of women is most vulnerable to having an eating disorder?
Anorexia does not specifically "target" any age group in particular. It can happen at virtually any age. It does, however, tend to occur between the ages of 12 and 25.
What do various groups want to happen with anorexia?
Most groups wish to try and end anorexia as much as possible. They aim to protect younger generations from developing eating disorders like anorexia and also aim to help those who already suffer from the disorder to get better. This is done through treatments and also programs and discussions to make others more aware about eating disorders like anorexia and their affects on the body and on society.
