Anorexia nervosa primarily affects adolescent girls and young women, although it can occur in individuals of any age or gender. Factors such as societal pressures, perfectionism, and a history of dieting or weight concerns often contribute to its onset. However, it is increasingly recognized that boys and men can also develop anorexia, albeit at lower rates. Overall, the condition is most prevalent among those involved in activities that emphasize body image, such as dance, modeling, and certain sports.
anorexia and bulimia
true, that females are more likely than males to have anorexia.
Women are more likely and most people from ages 11- 19 are more common to suffer either bulimia and anorexia nervosa, but adults can suffer from these eating disorders too.
Feel that they are completely helpless even though they try not to show it.
Perfectionists are more likely to be affected by anorexia than are other types of people.
Anorexia is most likely to affect... * Females (90%, males are 10%) * Ages 12 to 28 (85%) * "Western" Society (2/3) * Upper- or middle-class (95%) 1 in 100 16-25 year old young women suffer from anorexia. 1 in 10 anorexics are male.
The age at which the most people have anorexia is between 12 and 25.
Which would most likely decrease the genetic variation in the human population?
yes
Anorexia
Wile there are multiple facts of anorexia, the two most common are restrictive and binge anorexia.
Both males and feamles can get anorexia but it is most common in females .