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In the United States, it is estimated that 30 million people suffer from a type of eating disorder. It is important that young children and adults of today know the severity of eating disorders can cause in their life. Anorexia Nervosa is among the highest mortality rate in Psychiatric conditions. Victims from this disease have an estimate death mortality rate of 4%. Common causes for Anorexia deaths involved medical complications that can conclude of cardiac arrest and electrolyte imbalances. Suicide can also be common cause in Anorexia deaths. Anorexia Nervosa is a serious condition that can affect your health. Treatment programs can better your condition to return towards a normal weight and stable health, but it is common for the disease to return. Statically females who develop this disorder at an early age have a better opportunity to recover. A long-term treatment may be necessary needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Bulimia Nervosa is a long-term disease; the mortality rate is around 3.4 % less than Anorexia. Compare to the other disorders suicide has a high mortality rate in Bulimia. People who are able to do treatment and go through less health complications would have a better chance towards recovery. Thus, only 45% fully recover from Bulimia. Recovery may take to at least four to nine years later. Without treatment, Binge Eating Disorder can last for many years. It can be harmful towards your