Eating Disorders Today and in Earlier Times
Written by:
Gunborg Palme, certified psychologist and certified psychotherapist, teacher and tutor in psychotherapy.
First version: 22 Jul 2008.
Latest version:
08 Aug 2008.
Abstract:
Eating disorders are more common today than in earlier times because of the stronger media pressure on getting abnormally slim.
Question:
Are eating disorders more common today? What is the history of Anorexia?
Answer:
Eating
disorders are more common today than a century ago. There are several reasons
for this:
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An unhealthily slim body ideal is promoted by the media. This
causes people to try to become slimmer, and attempting to get abnormally slim
is tributary to the setoff of eating disorders.
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Modern technology causes
people today to move less and makes their work easier. Too little physical exercise,
can contribute to eating disorders.
More.
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The media focus on athletes and sports has also caused some to exercise excessively
which also can lead to an addictive behaviour and contribute to eating disorders.
More.
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Junk food is promoted
more, is cheaper and is more easily available.
More.
Eating disorders are more common in countries where unhealthy slim ideals are most strongly promoted.
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