I am very concerned with eating disorders in today’s society. It is a huge issue, and not just for young woman. Many boys and men are either bulimic or anorexic also. People say that if you are anorexic that you are bulimic, too. That isn’t the case. Some people just don’t eat and others make themselves binge or purge.

Eating disorders include anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia and bulimia are considered diseases. Researcher have found out that anorexia may cause emphysema. Many bulimics die from cardiac arrest and others have died from a ruptured esophagus. Many people have more than one eating disorder. That just proves that the eating behaviors are only the symptoms, not the problem.

I think family members and friends should encourage them to get help. They should also be aware of their disease. Please help to make more people aware of this serious problem.

Kate Obie, Auburn