What are facts about anorexia nervosa?

Answer 1

There are many facts about anorexia. The list could literally continue on forever. Some examples of facts are:

* Anorexia affects an estimated 1 in every 250 people.

* 90% of anorexics are female, 10% are male.

* People with anorexia are 70% more likely to abuse or "chain" smoke cigarrettes.

* 2/3 of all anorexia cases appear in Western Nations.

* Most anorexics are from middle- or upper-class families.

* No report of any eating disorder has ever been found in a 3rd world country.

* 10% to 15% of all anorexics will die.

* The most common cause of death is realted to the heart (heart attack, heart failure, ect.)

* Anorexia is defined as a mental disorder with physical manifestations.

* Anorexia is the most deadly mental health problem known.

* Many anorexics will also have other eating disorder problems, such as bingeing or bulimic tendencies.

* The average anorexic (aged 20) has the bone density and quality of a 60-year-old woman.

* Anoreixa has no one real cause, it is often a combination of factors.

* Anorexics commonly exhibit signs of OCD, depression, BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder), mood swings, and other mental illnesses / disorders / problems.

* Anorexia is very difficult to treat. About 60% of previously treated anorexics will relapse at least once.