Eating Disorders
Approximately 2-3% of Irish teenagers and women in the twenties suffer from eating disorders. About a total of 5% of all cases are male. The two most common and most deadly types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. If the diseases remain untreated they can be potentially fatal. About one in ten cases of anorexia nervosa end in death.
Eating Disorders
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Bodywhys
Bodywhys is the Irish National Charity, which offers support, information and understanding for people with eating disorders, their families and friends. more » -
Dipsy's World
An Eating Disorder Website written by a sufferer of Bulimia to provide support, help and advice to others. more »
