Building Better People

Charlie & Chris - Eating disorders

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This week Chris and Charlie dive into a discussion about eating disorders and some potential triggers that cause them. Here are some scary but true statistics about eating disorders:

  • At least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the U.S.
  • Every 62 minutes at least one person dies as a direct result from an eating disorder.
  • Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.
  • 13% of women over 50 engage in eating disorder behaviors.
  • 50-80% of the risk for anorexia and bulimia is genetic.

    • If you feel at all that you are struggling with an eating disorder or know someone who is please seek professional help. 

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