Anorexia Highest Mortality

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A review of nearly fifty years of research confirms that anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder (Arcelus, Mitchel, Wales & Nelson, 2011). Anorexia Nervosa is a life-threatening disorder due to the effects of weight loss and starvation on the body and brain.

This is further complicated when purging behaviors are also being used. Purging behaviors may include self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives, diuretics, diet pills, appetite suppressants or other stimulants. Sometimes patients even purge by exercising excessively.

Each patient’s risk must be evaluated individually. Their risk is affected by the extent of their food restriction and the extent and combination of any purging behaviors. Other underlying medical diagnoses may also complicate and increase the risks of complications and death.