How common are Eating Disorders?

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Eating disorders are becoming an extremely common phenomenon within American society. More and more women are finding themselves struggling with these self-imprisoning disorders each year.

"It is estimated that  8 million Americans have an eating disorder - 7 million women and 1 million men"

"1 in 200 women suffer from anorexia"
 
"2 to 3 in 100 American women suffer from bulimia"

"Nearly half of all Americans know someone with an eating disorder"