How common is anorexia?

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Graph of the prevalence and gender distribution of people with anorexia

Anorexia is not a common disorder. It affects only 5 to 10 people out of every 100,000 people. However, it may be a growing problem.

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Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
W. Stewart Agras, MD - Psychiatry
Last Updated: 09/25/2007

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