Facts..

• Anorexia Nervosa is more prevalent in the age group of the 15-year-old to 23-year-old female
• On the average it is estimated that 1% of females in their teens and early 20s develops this eating disorder. 
• Anorexics have a slower and sometimes abnormal heart rate, low body temperature, electrolyte imbalances, and lower blood pressure.
•  Almost 50% of people with eating disorders meet the criteria for depression
• Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness
• Approximately 11 people in 100,000 develop anorexia nervosa each year
• Approximately 1 percent of 16 to 18 year olds have anorexia
• About 40 percent of people with anorexia recover completely
• Around 30 percent of anorexia sufferers continue to experience the illness long-term