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Anorexia is most common in women because most current societies focus a lot of attention on the appearances of women. Most commonly, society demands a thin and "beautiful" woman. Eating disorders, like anorexia, often develop as a result of women trying to unnaturally conform to these social standards.
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Is anorexia a common disease?
Sadly, anorexia is an extremely common disease. 1 out of every 3 teenage girls, and grown women have suffered, or are suffering from anorexia.
How does anorexia affect males?
Although males comprise only about 1/10 of all people with anorexia, when they do have anorexia they are affected as severely as are women with the same illness. Males are affected by anorexia in the same way as women are: for example, they can have organ failure, extreme emaciation, and even death. However, males with anorexia may not be taken as seriously as women because anorexia is often viewed as a women's disease.
Is anorexia infectious disease?
Anorexia is NOT a disease - it is a psychological condition. You cannot 'catch' Anorexia from a sufferer !
Is anorexia accept as a disease in your communities?
Yes. Anorexia is a documented and accepted disease / disorder.
What are the statistics for men versus womenin anorexia nervosa?
It's more common in women than men.
Who are more prevalant men or women anorexia?
Anorexia affrects women to men in a ratio of about 9 to 1.
What is the most common eating disorder in both male and females?
There are only two eating disorders- Anorexia and Bulemia. The most popular overall is Anorexia, by far, however it is predominately women who get it.
What disease is caused by a lack of fat?
anorexia
Can Addison's Disease lead to anorexia?
Not really, no.
An eating disorder in which the person refuses to eat?
That is a general characteristic of anorexia.
How could you get the anorexia disease?
its not a disease, its a mental condition. You dont just "get it", you develope it.
What is the disease called where you can diet yourself to death?
Anorexia
