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by Anantha Subramanyam K.
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia or Anorexia Nervosa is a mental health illness that leads individuals be overly aware of food, their weight and calories. It can affect anyone, it predominantly is associated or seen in young girls, however it is on the rise in men (every 1 in 4 men suffer) and there are adults who are constantly battling it.
Although no one is aware of the cause of Anorexia Nervosa, there are many factors that play into the illness.
It is among one of the most severe eating disorders with a mortality rate 11 times higher than the general public.