Bulimia | Men Are Becoming More Vulnerable to Bulimia

Lisa Liddane writes for the Orange County Register in California.

Summary: Eating disorders, including bulimia, affect more women than men, but their prevalence among the male population is rising. A recent estimate suggests that 10 percent of the 8 million people suffering from eating disorders are male. A study conducted in 1999 claims one in six men may have anorexia and bulimia. The number could be greater, considering that men are less inclined to recognize they have health problems and seek medical intervention. The most vulnerable are those...

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