Statistics
What is the global increase of eating disorder cases between 2000 and 2018?
3.5% to 7.8%
What parts of the body can an eating disorder harm?
It can effect their bones, heart, digestive system, teeth, and mouth.
What are traits of anorexia?
Scared of weight changes, and limiting food intake
Eating constantly, large amounts or just whenever their are bored and not even hungry.
What are some traits of ARFID?
Having a lower food intake, feel nauseous or anxious to eat
How many healthy life years are lost every year due to eating disorders?
3.3 Million
What are some of the symptoms of an eating disorder?
Loss of appetite, Weight loss, gastrointestinal issues, and abdominal pain
How can it harm the body?
How can it harm the body?
It can cause extreme weight gain leading to other forms of diseases
How can it harm your body?
Doesn't give the body the nutrition it needs, which can lead to harming the rest of the body
What percent of children and adolescents have disordered eating?
22% of children and adolescents
What are some causes of eating disorders?
Stressful life events like school, marriage, work, etc.
What is the lifetime prevalence of eating disorders between male and female?
8.60% among females and 4.07% among males
How is it diagnosed?