Anorexia and Bulimia

One of the most common problems amongst young people in today's society is eating disorders. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. As many as twenty percent of females in their teenage and adult years suffer from either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Males are also afflicted by these eating disorders, but at a much lower rate, with a female to male ratio of six to one. Those with anorexia nervosa …

…disease for the rest of their lives. Many factors contribute to the onset of these disorders, but they are attributed mainly to a person's distorted self-image, low self-esteem, and a need for control. Both of these awful diseases are extremely unhealthy and have proven to be fatal. We need to help some people to feel better about themselves and realize how important we all are so we can bring these destructive cycles to an end.