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anorexia nervosa anorexia nervosa and and
other eating other eating disorders disorders
Give me the Facts!Give me the Facts!
Anorexia Nervosa occurs in 1-2% of Anorexia Nervosa occurs in 1-2% of
female populationfemale population
Mortality rate 5-15% (The highest of all Mortality rate 5-15% (The highest of all
mental illnesses)mental illnesses)
About 8 million Americans suffer from About 8 million Americans suffer from
eating disorderseating disorders
Why?Why?Only one out of ten people receive treatmentOnly one out of ten people receive treatment
Treatment in the U.S. ranges from $500 per day to $2,000 Treatment in the U.S. ranges from $500 per day to $2,000
per dayper day
The average cost for a month of inpatient treatment is The average cost for a month of inpatient treatment is
$30,000$30,000
Individuals with eating disorders need 3-6 months of Individuals with eating disorders need 3-6 months of
inpatient careinpatient care
Health insurance companies do not typically cover eating Health insurance companies do not typically cover eating
disordersdisorders
What do doctors look What do doctors look for? for?
Body Weight less than 15% below expectedIntense fear of weight gainBody image disturbanceAmenorrhea in females (loss of period)
Symptoms of Anorexia NervosaSymptoms of Anorexia Nervosa
Lanugo hair (Baby hair) Lanugo hair (Baby hair) Amenorrhea (Loss of periods) Amenorrhea (Loss of periods) Cold intolerance Cold intolerance DehydrationDehydrationAbdominal discomfort (i.e. bloating, Abdominal discomfort (i.e. bloating, cramping, constipation)cramping, constipation)Denial of illnessDenial of illness
Medical Complications of Medical Complications of Anorexia NervosaAnorexia Nervosa
Cardiac abnormalities (bradycardia; arthymias)Cardiac abnormalities (bradycardia; arthymias)
Severe hypotensionSevere hypotension
HypothermiaHypothermia
Agranulocytosis (Low white blood cell count)Agranulocytosis (Low white blood cell count)
Chronic constipationChronic constipation
Osteoporosis (Bone loss)Osteoporosis (Bone loss)
InfertilityInfertility
Hair lossHair loss
Who?Who?
95% of people with eating disorders are 95% of people with eating disorders are from the ages 12-25from the ages 12-25
50% of girls between ages 11-13 see 50% of girls between ages 11-13 see themselves as overweightthemselves as overweight
80% of all 13 year olds have tried to loose 80% of all 13 year olds have tried to loose weightweight
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