Nine out of 10 people that have anorexia nervosa are female. One out of ten cases results in death. This syndrome affects a huge part of our female population. One of my best friends has this condition. Helping her with her everyday highs and lows has helped me come to realize how terrible and heart-breaking this sickness is. Anorexia nervosa is a highly dangerous disease that involves both the mind and body. People with anorexia always …showed first 75 words of 466 total…

…showed last 75 words of 466 total…cope with her problem and try to help her solve it. Her problem has helped me become aware of this serious disease throughout our country. It is spreading fast. Many have died, or are suffering today. I feel attached to anyone who has anorexia nervosa because of what happened to me. This social issue is extremely important to my life. I hope to, one day, make a difference in the life of all these people.