Sex
- Being female and having a sibling with Anorexia – 10 to 20 times more likely than the general population
Genetics
- Researchers have found an area on chromosome 1 that appears to be linked to an increased risk of anorexia nervosa
Media and society
- Television, fashion magazines of supermodels and slim bodies and how the media portrays them as the perfect people.
Social pressures
- Cultural pressures to be thin such as ballet, gymnastics, or modeling.
- Parents who pressure their children where they put a lot of emphasis on looks and diets themselves.
Stress
- Onset of puberty
- A breakup
- Leaving schools/migrating
Weight changes
- Classical conditioning where losing weight unintentionally/intentionally brings about good response from people and they continue to do so hoping for continued good response.
- Opposite can happen if they gain weight and bad comments are received
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