The Facts About Eating Disorders
The Facts About KATING DISORDERS In the UNITED STATES •Eating disorders are more common than Alzheimer's disease. •As many as 10 million women and one million men have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. WOMEN= MEN= Eating disorders are the deadliest MENTAL ILLNESSES TOP THREE Chronic Illnesses in Adolescent Girls: ASTHMA 2 OBESITY 3 ANOREXIA 2006 % of young women who have developed an eating disorder do so between the ages of 12 and 25. 1999 Hospitalizations for eating disorders in children less than 12 years of age increased by 119% from 1999 to 2006 ONE-HALF of 4th grade girls are on a diet. WARNING SIGNS OF Four out of 10 Americans either have suffered or have known someone who has suffered from an eating disorder. ANOREXIA NERVOSA •Excessive, rigid exercise regimen •Dramatic weight loss The risk of developing an eating disorder is: •Withdrawal from usual friends and activities •Consistent excuses to avoid mealtimes 50-60% is psychosocial. •Frequent comments 40-50% about feeling "“fat" genetic HOW TO GET HELP FOR YOURSELF: • Tell someone you trust • Call a support group or chat with us online confidentially FOR A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE: • Communicate your concerns in a non-confrontational way • Provide support until they are ready to seek professional help EATING KecoverýCENTER www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com Data from Eating Racovery Cente'i laumallatı Gulda t Eating Dearder Seurcee Diectiona in Paychatry 1008 Natonal Eating Disenters Aodation, natioralatingterdersag Amarican leumal ef Pychlaty Natonal Inattute of Mental Heh, imhh DDA
The Facts About Eating Disorders
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