Alarming Stats About Eating Disorders in Australia
In the past 10 years, the number of Australians with eating disorders has doubled to almost five percent of the population. In fact, those with eating disorders are now as common as 1 in 20. These stats are definitely alarming, given that you will find that you know of someone with anorexia, binge eating or bulimia. These numbers of people with eating disorders are set to increase.
Once again, fingers are being pointed at the media that is awashed in diet propaganda. It seems that with such heavy media influence, young people are placing an emphasis more on the numbers on a scale rather than eating balanced meals and staying healthy.
More education about the dangers of eating disorders will have to be made public. I wonder if stats are also being collected in countries other than the U.S., Britain or Australia?
Tags: Eating Disorders