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Why?

Scientists and researchers are still learning about the causes of these harmful physical and emotional conditions. However, we can find several factors:

Biological Factors

Eating Disorders usually run in families. Current studies tell us that genetics contribute significantly to eating disorders.

Social Factors

Cultural pressures that glorify "thinness" and give value to getting a "perfect body" (beauty standards)

Cultural norms that value people based on their physical appearance and not on their internal qualities and virtues

Interpersonal Factors

History of physical or sexual abuse

Being teased or ridiculed based on your height or weight

Difficulty expressing feelings and emotions

Problematic personal and family relationships

Psychological Factors

Depression, anxiety, anger and loneliness

Feelings of failure or loss of control of your life

Low self-esteem

Types

What are they?

To help you better understand people with these Eating Disorders you can watch the following video:

Eating disorders are problems related to the way people eat. They can be very harmful to a person's health, emotions and personal relationships. Eating disorders generally include negative and self-critical thoughts and feelings about body weight and food, and eating habits that interfere with normal body function and daily activities.

Important Facts

Eating disorders are the third chronic condition in the world and it is estimated that one out of three cases is unknown because people do not consult a doctor for this type of behavior.

An ongoing study in Minnesota has found that the incidence (new cases) of anorexia has increased over the past 50 years only in women aged 15-24. Incidence has been stable at other ages and in men.

In children, most patients with eating disorders begin to manifest the disorder between the ages of 11 and 13.

Research shows that 42% of girls in grades 1-3 want to be thin and 81% of 10-year-old girls are afraid of being fat.