Healthcast #37: Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a disease that affects 1 in every 100 females. It is a refusal to maintain a normal body weight. In this healthcast you will discover:
- How to determine if someone you know has anorexia nervosa
- How to tell if the person suffers from bulemia
- What must be done to prevent sickness or even death.
Some of the best Web sites for information on eating disorders are:
Anorexia nervosa and related disorders:
http://www.anred.com/
Internet Mental Health:
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-et01.html
The National Eating Disorders Association:
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=337
Length: 8 minutes (see below for listening options)
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