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Slow heart rate and low blood pressure |
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| 2. |
Heart Failure due to dehydration and lack of potassium and sodium |
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| 3. |
Secondary Diabetes |
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Tooth decay and staining of the teeth from stomach acids |
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Rupture of the esophagus |
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Death |
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Heart Disease |
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Gallbladder Disease |
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| 9. |
Depression |
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| 10. |
Ulcers |
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Constipation and irregular bowel movements |
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| 12. |
Loss of muscle tone and weakness |
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| 13. |
Electrolyte Imbalances |
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| 14. |
Fainting |
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| 15. |
Dry hair and hair loss |
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| 16. |
Growth of a downy layer of hair in an attempt to keep the body warm |
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Kidney Failure |
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High Blood Pressure |
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| 19. |
Gastric rupture |
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| 20. |
Low self esteem |
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| 21. |
Anxiety |
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| 22. |
Reduction in bone density |
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Statistics (cited from the National Eating Disorders Association)
- 42% of 1st-3rd grade girls want to be thinner (Collins, 1991).
- 81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat (Mellin et al., 1991).
- The average American woman is 5’4" tall and weighs 140 pounds.
- The average American model is 5’11" tall and weighs 117 pounds. Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women (Smolak, 1996).
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