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Article: Eating Disorders: Not just a 'Girl Thing'
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- February 24, 2009
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The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release:
During Eating Disorders Awareness week (Feb. 23-27) the media often discusses the risks of eating disorders in women, but few people are aware of the more than 1 million men who also suffer from these debilitating disorders. Research has shown that men and women with eating disorders suffer similar rates of anxiety, depression, phobias and panic disorder. However, the nature and course of eating disorders in men can differ from women's experience with eating disorders. Men are less likely than women to seek treatment for eating disorders because they feel shame or embarrassment. This is why it is important for friends and ...