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