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What risk could teens face later in life if they had anorexia?
People with anorexia face the risk of low body mass and osteoporosis, as well as risking relapse of anorexia nervosa.
Who suffers from anorexia and does it affect?
Teens suffer for anorexia and bulimia because they are scared of being fat and because they don't have a high self- esteem
How old was Mary Kate when she had anorexia?
Though never officially confirmed, it was rumored that Olsen may have suffered from anorexia in her late teens and early 20s.
Statistics of teens affected by anorexia ont he gold coast?
About 1 in every 260 people.
Can 12 year olds get anorexia?
Yes. The youngest officially diagnosed case of anorexia was an 8 year old girl from the UK. Anorexia can strike at any age, though it is most commonly seen in teens and young adults.
How many teens have anorexia and bulimia?
Roughly 1 in every 250 teens are predicted to be anorexic. About 2% of teens are bulimic. (Note - Throwing up forcefully even once can qualify a person as bulimic.)
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 can I tell if a teen losing weight is anorexic?
All teens are concerned about their appearance and many of them think they are "fat" when they're not. While many teens be concerned about their weight, anorexia is the extreme and is considered a psychiatric condition. These articles clarify the behaviors that may indicate an eating disorder, including anorexia: http://www.gagazine.com/how-to-tell-if-your-teen-has-anorexia/ AND http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/eatdis.htm
What age group is most affected by anorexia?
Teens, and mostly girls , but more boys are succumbing to this all the time.
How many teens use morphine?
Morphine is not commonly abused among teens.
Who is more prevalent to get anorexia teens or other age groups?
Teens. Because watch more media and want to be like the actors/actresses and the women are afraid of getting heavy set.
How many teens have anorexia and have not asked for help?
Millions have done just so. It is estimated that 1 in every 250 people suffer from anorexia. Of those, very few ask for help. Most are forced into rehab or help.
