Anorexia Nervosa
Here are some quick links to information about anorexia nervosa:
Anorexia Nervosa - Anorexia nervosa is a serious psychological illness. There are two types of anorexia: the restricting type and the binge eating / purging type.
Signs of Anorexia Nervosa - There are many symptoms of anorexia nervosa, the most obvious of which is a very low body weight resulting from an intense desire to be thin.
Anorexia Nervosa Diagnosis - A medically qualified doctor will refer to a list of diagnostic criteria when making a diagnosis for the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. There are two two types of anorexia nervosa: the restricting type, and the binge-eating / purging type.
Causes of Anorexia Nervosa - Physiological, psychological and social factors are thought to contribute to the onset of the eating disorder anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia Nervosa Treatment - Treatment for anorexia nervosa usually involves addressing any physical health problems, therapy, and in extreme cases, immediate hospitalisation.
Goodbye Ana - Kate Le Page’s first publication of poetry, sharing the author’s battle to achieve and maintain recovery from anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia Nervosa Statistics (US) - Here are some statistics on anorexia nervosa from various US sources, regarding the incidence and prevalence of anorexia among individuals in the United States.
Anorexia Nervosa Statistics (UK) - Here are some statistics on anorexia nervosa from various UK sources, regarding the incidence and prevalence of anorexia among individuals in the United Kingdom.
30-11-2006, Ana Carolina Reston, Brazilian Model Dies from Anorexia - Ana Carolina Reston, a Brazilian model, has died from anorexia, after having survived on a diet of apples and tomatoes.
23-02-2007, Anorexia Nervosa & Genetics - There is new evidence to suggest the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is linked to genetic factors.
17-03-2007, Chloe Lattanzi's Anorexia Recovery - In a recent interview, Olivier Newton John and her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, discussed Chloe's battle with anorexia.
29-03-2007, Allegra Versace has Anorexia - Donatella Versace’s 20-year-old daughter, Allegra Versace, has been suffering from the eating disorder anorexia.
10-04-2007, Government Funding for Anorexia - The British Government’s Department of Health has awarded £2 million to fund research into anorexia nervosa.
07-09-2007, Hollyoaks Anorexia Storyline - In a recent, shocking episode, Hollyoaks has become the first soap with a storyline featuring a character’s death from an eating disorder.
27-09-2007, Isabelle Caro - Nolita - The Italian fashion company Flash & Partners is displaying a photograph of an anorexic woman, taken by Oliviero Toscani, for its Nolita label.