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News items on 'Bulimia Nervosa'
(BBC 02/04/2009)
A man who spent years struggling with bulimia has set up a website for men with eating disorders because he says most of the help available is aimed at women. More than a million people have eating disorders in the UK. Between 10 and 20% of people with the condition are men, according to research from eating disorder charity Beat. The website creator says he hopes his website will help men talk about the condition more.
Anorexia is mystery to ministers
(The Independent 14/03/2009)
Estimates suggest one million people in Britain suffer from an eating disorder, but despite the fact they claim more lives than any other mental illness, official figures only show the number of people admitted to hospital. The charity Beat says hospital admissions only account for the most serious eating disorder cases and people who visit a GP about their condition should also be included in the figures, to provide a better picture of the problem.
Anorexia: Happy plus eating disorder does not compute
(The Independent 11/03/2009)
Inspecting my tired reflection in the mirror this afternoon after a string of what I like to call 'silliness' but what the experts call 'binge/purging', something finally clicked. Something I have been waiting to strike me for a while now - you can feel it coming as you dive headfirst into such destructive behaviours. It isn't about how much weight you lose, because it is never enough to make you feel valid.
(The Scotsman 14/08/2008)
AN INITIATIVE to introduce health certificates for models on Britain's catwalks has been abandoned after fashion councils in New York, Paris and Milan refused to follow L
Cyclist tells of battle to beat bulimia
(The Scotsman 08/06/2008)
OLYMPIC cycling star Craig MacLean has revealed he suffered from eating disorder bulimia as he struggled to break into the sport's top ranks.
Men and bulimia: Why suffer in silence?
(The Independent 22/04/2008)
Many people have said how surprised they are that John Prescott suffered from bulimia for 20 years, but it's no surprise to me. As a psychotherapist, I have treated several men battling eating disorde...
Prescott tells of bulimia battle
(BBC 20/04/2008)
Ex-deputy prime minister John Prescott confesses to suffering from the eating disorder bulimia.
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