Understanding Eating Disorders: Types and Causes

Eating disorders are characterized by a group of conditions in which a person adapts an abnormal attitude towards eating habits. An individual with eating disorder often focuses on weight that may lead them to choose unhealthy foods damaging their health condition. <br />• 50% people suffer from eating disorder due to Depression <br />• Only 35% people receive appropriate treatment for eating disorder <br />• In United States, nearly 24 million people suffer from eating disorder <br />• The mortality rate for eating disorder is highest as compared to other medical conditions