Bulimia Causes And Risk Factors
To achieve or maintain a desired figure, people with bulimia will often experience uncontrolled eating, followed by extreme actions to counteract possible weight gain. This may be through vomiting, fasting, abusing laxatives, or following an excessive fitness regimen. Someone with bulimia may also become overly critical of body shape and weight. This eating disorder commonly affects adolescent girls—it will often manifest around the age of 12. About 0.5%-1% of young women live with the condition....