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Eating Disorders are More Prevalent in Women

  • Sireen Khan
  • Apr 7, 2021
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 19, 2021

Eating disorders affect 10 million females and 1 million males in the United States.


Common Types of Eating Disorders

  • It is characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight.

  • Anorexia has the highest fatality rate of any mental illness.

  • It is characterized by eating large amounts of food with a loss of control over the eating, and then purging.

  • Only 6% of those with bulimia seek treatment.

  • It is characterized by frequently consuming large amounts of food and being unable to stop eating.

  • 3.5% of women struggle with binge eating.

Seeking Help

  • Use NEDA's Eating Disorder Screening Tool

  • Contact the Helpline

    • Call or Text (800) 931-2237

  • Attend support groups




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