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Anorexia affects 1 in every 250 or so people (the number is not exact, since many cases go un-noticed or un-reported). Of those people 90% are female, 10% are male. Usually, anorexia occurs the most between the ages of 12 and 25, but can happen (less commonly, though) outsied of that range. 2/3 of cases of anorexia are in "Western" society, and 95% of all anorexics live in middle- or upper-class families.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoAnorexia affects 1 in every 250 or so people (the number is not exact, since many cases go un-noticed or un-reported). Of those people 90% are female, 10% are male. Usually, anorexia occurs the most between the ages of 12 and 25, but can happen (less commonly, though) outsied of that range. 2/3 of cases of anorexia are in "Western" society, and 95% of all anorexics live in middle- or upper-class families.
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∙ 15y agoAnorexia affects roughly 1 in every 250 people. (In America, that is about 8 million people.) This number is not exact - many expect it to actually be much higher - as numerous cases go unnoticed or unreported each year.
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∙ 16y agoStatistics show it primarily effects girls age 14-25 approximately.
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∙ 14y agoAn illness,especially affecting young women. it makes them afraid of being fat and so they do not eat.
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Which of these eating disorders is more likely to affect men than woman bulimia nervosa anorexia nervosa chronic dieting muscle dysmorphia?
Anorexia nervosa
How do you spell anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia is the correct spelling.
What is the difference between the names anorexia nervosa and anorexia?
It is just a shorter version of the full name. Anorexia is short for Anorexia Nervosa. Therefore, Anorexia Nervosa is commonly referred to as Anorexia. (As is Bulimia. Bulimia is short for Bulimia Nervosa.)
What has the author Walter Vandereycken written?
Walter Vandereycken has written: 'Anorexia nervosa' -- subject(s): Anorexia nervosa, Therapy, Anorexia Nervosa
How does Anorexia Nervosa and Dysthymia affect parenting competence?
In every way in the book!
Can plethora be associated with anorexia nervosa?
I do not think it can be associated with anorexia nervosa, but I think it can be related with bulimia nervosa
When was Anorexia Nervosa - band - created?
Anorexia Nervosa - band - was created in 1995.
When did Anorexia Nervosa - band - end?
Anorexia Nervosa - band - ended in 2005.
What does the word nervosa mean in anorexia nervosa?
The term nervosa in anorexia nervosa refers to a state of nervousness or loss of appetite leading to an eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and distorted body image, leading to restricted food intake and excessive weight loss.
When was Exile - Anorexia Nervosa album - created?
Exile - Anorexia Nervosa album - was created in 1997.
Does Anorexia nervosa affect women?
Over 90% of patients diagnosed with the disorder as of 1998 are female
Who has died from Anorexia Nervosa?
Unfortunately, many people have died from Anorexia Nervosa. A famous singer, Karen Carpenter, with a voice like an angel, died from the effects and complications of Anorexia Nervosa.
