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- 1. THE PREVALENCE OF EATING DISORDERS TODAY From ”thinspo” pictures on social media to life altering, inpatient diagnoses’, disordered eating is an issue affecting a drastic number of teens.
- 2. LETS CHECK: AMERICAN AVERAGES • In the US alone, 10 million women and 1 million men suffer from at least one form of disordered eating • This statistic encompasses currently diagnosed people but does not take into account that some people develop lifelong issues due to disordered eating • Social media trends such as “thinspo” (thin inspiration) have created body image issues in young women 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Men Women Eating Disorders In the US Men Women
- 3. RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE • Due to stigmas surrounding eating disorders, many people do not seek treatment • Anorexia has the highest death rate of any mental illness and is a disease most people underestimate and nearly 20% die within 2 decades of contracting the disease • Rates of diagnosed eating disorders are rising, which means people are recognizing its symptoms and seeking help Recovery Significant Improvement After Treatment 80%
- 4. RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE • 60% of Americans who go through proper treatment recover fully • 20% in treatment make partial recoveries • It is important to understand that eating disorders, like alcoholism, are ongoing battles for most and recovery does not mean disappearance of the issue. It means breaking the harmful and sometimes deadly habits.
- 5. WHAT CAN YOU DO? • 50% of people know someone that is suffering from an eating disorder, so how can you help? • There are numerous available resources for treatment and recovery as well as support groups for those suffering. If you or someone you know is affected by this issue, visit https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact- helpline or your local healthcare provider for more information.
- 6. SOURCES • https://polaristeen.com/articles/10-statistics-of-teenage-eating-disorders/ • https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/blog/advocacy/Eating-Disorder- Statistics-NEDA-Week-2020 • https://graphicspedia.net/everything-you-must-know-about-eating-disorders/