Eating Disorders

www.spiritualriver.com EATING DISORDERS Up to 24 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the U.S. Only 1 in 10 men and women with eating disorders receive treatment. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Only 35% of people receive treatment for eating disorders at a specialized facility. Anorexia Anorexia is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents. 14% 20% bulimia Among gay men, nearly 14% appeared to suffer from bulimia and over 20% appeared to be The mortality rate associated with anorexia nervosa is 12 times higher than all other causes of death for 15-24 years old females 35% of "normal dieters" progress to pathological dieting. Of those, 20-25% of people suffer from eating disorders. For More Helpful Tips & Strategies to Deal With Addiction, Visit www.SpiritualRiver.com normal dieters 350 eating disorders 20..