• Eating disorders, such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, are the third most common chronic illnesses among adolescents.
• Eating disorders may have serious psychological and physical effects if left untreated, including osteoporosis, feelings of hopelessness, slowed growth, heart disturbances and loss of menstrual periods.
• Eating disorders often occur with other mental disorders such as depression, substance abuse and anxiety disorders.
• It is estimated that 7 million women and 1 million men have an eating disorder - National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD).
• 86 percent of people report the onset of their eating disorder by the age of 20 - ANAD 10 year study.
• More than 90 percent of people with eating disorders are women between the ages of 12 and 25.
• The number of men and older women who are being diagnosed with eating disorders is increasing.

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