• Eating Disorders - Causes
• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Complications of Bulimia
• Complications of Anorexia
• Symptoms

Risk Factors

In the United States, about 7 million females and 1 million males suffer from eating disorders.

Age

Eating disorders occur most often in adolescents and young adults. However, they are becoming increasingly prevalent among young children. Eating disorders are more difficult to identify in young children because they are less commonly suspected.

Gender

Eating disorders occur predominantly among girls and women. About 90 - 95% of patients with anorexia nervosa, and about 80% of patients...