Eating
Disorder Statistic
Eating disorders affect 70 million people worldwide.
Anorexia and Bulimia:
10-15% are male
85 to 90 % are female.
40% of people suffering from eating
disorders are females between the ages of 15 -19.
Eating
Disorder Side Effects
Those with Binge Eating can be slightly
underweight.
Some of the side effects of Eating disorders
- Malnutrition –Lack of energy, protein . Can cause respiratory infections, kidney failure, blindness, heart attack and death.
- Dehydration
– Lack of intake of fluids in the body
- Hyponatremia - Drinking too much water
Can
cause fluid in the lungs, the brain to swell, nausea, vomiting, confusion and
even death.
Eating Disorders In Teenagers
Teenagers are
the largest group to suffer from eating disorder. They are exposed to the media . We are being degraded by what we chose
to wear, say or what sizes of clothes that we wear.
Common eating disorders happening in teenagers:
- Binge Eating
- Bulimia
- Anorexia
Credits:
Anorexia and Bulimia:
10-15% are male
85 to 90 % are female.
40% of people suffering from eating disorders are females between the ages of 15 -19.
Those with Binge Eating can be slightly underweight.
Some of the side effects of Eating disorders
- Malnutrition –Lack of energy, protein . Can cause respiratory infections, kidney failure, blindness, heart attack and death.
- Dehydration – Lack of intake of fluids in the body
- Hyponatremia - Drinking too much water
Common eating disorders happening in teenagers:
- Binge Eating
- Bulimia
- Anorexia
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