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journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/1107207">Archives of General Psychiatry.</a></p><p id="4f4a">The reasons for the high mortality rate associated with eating disorders are complex. However, they are often related to the physical complications that can result from these conditions.</p><p id="7927">For example, anorexia nervosa can lead to malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances and heart failure. <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulimia_nervosa">Bulimia nervosa</a> can cause dehydration, oesophageal tears and tooth erosion. Binge eating disorders can contribute to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.</p><p id="30a3">In addition to the physical risks, eating disorders can have a profound impact on mental health.</p><p id="72cf">People with eating disorders often experience low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. These mental health problems can further increase the risk of suicide.</p><p id="e154">If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know who may be struggling with an eating disorder, it is important to seek professional help. Early intervention can save lives.</p><p id="7d97">At least 30 million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder during their lifetime, and an estimated 0.9% of women will suffer from anorexia.</p><p id="f57a">Men also suffer from the disorder, but at a lower rate than women. Experts suggest eating disorders may be vastly underreported, and the actual numbers of people who are struggling may be much higher than the <a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/eating-disorders">published statistics.</a></p><p id="333a">Here are some o

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f the signs and <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eating-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20353603">symptoms of eating disorders:</a></p><h2 id="3325">Anorexia nervosa:</h2><ul><li>Extreme weight loss</li><li>Refusal to eat or maintain a healthy weight</li><li>Intense fear of gaining weight</li><li>Distorted body image</li></ul><h2 id="9c63">Bulimia nervosa:</h2><ul><li>Binge eating followed by purging behaviours such as vomiting, laxative abuse or excessive exercise</li><li>Feeling out of control during binge-eating episodes</li><li>Shame or guilt about eating</li></ul><h2 id="0e84">Binge eating disorder:</h2><ul><li>Frequent binge-eating episodes</li><li>Eating large amounts of food in a short period</li><li>Feeling out of control during binge-eating episodes</li><li>Feeling ashamed or guilty about your eating habits</li></ul><p id="2dd0">If you are experiencing any of these signs or symptoms, get help. You can talk to a doctor, therapist or counsellor.</p><p id="0dab">There are also many <a href="https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/online-support-groups/">support groups</a> for people with eating disorders.</p><p id="d146" type="7">Remember, you are not alone. Eating disorders can be treated and recovery is possible.</p><p id="b022">Thanks For Reading My Story May God Keep Everyone Safe And Happy, Amen.👈</p><p id="5908">Disclaimer: This story is only for information purposes. If you have any symptoms, please see qualified healthcare professionals who can diagnose and treat cond.</p></article></body>

The silent killers that claim a life every 62 minutes

The deadliest mental illness| Do you know it?

If you think that depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are often associated with early death, you’re wrong eating disorders are the mental health conditions with the highest mortality rate.

According to research published in Current Psychiatry Reports, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are responsible for more deaths than any other mental illness.

How bad is it? The Eating Disorders Coalition reports that at least one person dies every 62 minutes as a direct result of an eating disorder.

Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of all eating disorders, with up to 20% of people with the condition eventually dying from their illness.

Sadly, suicide is a major factor in eating disorder-related deaths. One in five people with anorexia who die take their own life, according to the Archives of General Psychiatry.

The reasons for the high mortality rate associated with eating disorders are complex. However, they are often related to the physical complications that can result from these conditions.

For example, anorexia nervosa can lead to malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances and heart failure. Bulimia nervosa can cause dehydration, oesophageal tears and tooth erosion. Binge eating disorders can contribute to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

In addition to the physical risks, eating disorders can have a profound impact on mental health.

People with eating disorders often experience low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. These mental health problems can further increase the risk of suicide.

If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know who may be struggling with an eating disorder, it is important to seek professional help. Early intervention can save lives.

At least 30 million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder during their lifetime, and an estimated 0.9% of women will suffer from anorexia.

Men also suffer from the disorder, but at a lower rate than women. Experts suggest eating disorders may be vastly underreported, and the actual numbers of people who are struggling may be much higher than the published statistics.

Here are some of the signs and symptoms of eating disorders:

Anorexia nervosa:

Extreme weight loss
Refusal to eat or maintain a healthy weight
Intense fear of gaining weight
Distorted body image

Bulimia nervosa:

Binge eating followed by purging behaviours such as vomiting, laxative abuse or excessive exercise
Feeling out of control during binge-eating episodes
Shame or guilt about eating

Binge eating disorder:

Frequent binge-eating episodes
Eating large amounts of food in a short period
Feeling out of control during binge-eating episodes
Feeling ashamed or guilty about your eating habits

If you are experiencing any of these signs or symptoms, get help. You can talk to a doctor, therapist or counsellor.

There are also many support groups for people with eating disorders.

Remember, you are not alone. Eating disorders can be treated and recovery is possible.

Thanks For Reading My Story May God Keep Everyone Safe And Happy, Amen.👈

Disclaimer: This story is only for information purposes. If you have any symptoms, please see qualified healthcare professionals who can diagnose and treat cond.