This website focuses its gaze on the delicate subject of Eating Disorders (EDs), a growing phenomenon which affects more than 70 million people in the world and which registers approximately 150.000 new cases per year.
The most common forms of eating disorders are: anorexia, bulimia and binge eating
Anorexia
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It affects mainly people between 15 and 25 years old
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6% of people affected by anorexia die every year
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2,8% of the global population is affected by anorexia
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One in four women suffers from anorexia while for men it's one in ten
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Anorexia is considered to be the third most common chronic disease among young people
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It usually affects people between 16 and 35 years old
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2% of people affected by bulimia die every year
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Between 1,8-2,3% of the global population is affected by bulimia
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12 new cases of bulimia per 100.000 people are registered every year among women while for men it's only one case
Bulimia
Binge Eating
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It usually affects people in early adulthood
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It is estimated that 2,8 million people in the world have binge eating disorders
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2 out of 3 people with binge eating disorder are obese
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3.5% of people with BED are women and the 2% are men
Let's now investigate the World of Eating Disorders more in-depth.
What is an eating disorder?
Why do EDs happen?
Shared Personal Experiences
Explore the slideshow to learn about three precious testimonies
Video
Martina is 26 years old and was diagnosed with anorexia at the age of 18 after being in a toxic relationship.
Thanks to the support of her mother and a professional therapist, she managed to take her life back and she now wants to pass her message to the others.
Recovery and Support
