"... eating disorders ... have long been considered diseases of the young, but experts say in recent years more women have been seeking help in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and older....
"... people who study eating disorders suggest several reasons ....
> growing public awareness,
> social pressure to be thin, and
> an aging group of baby boomers.
"... while BODY IMAGE is an issue for any age group,
women over 30 are dealing with problems that teens don't have, such as
> work,
> divorce,
> stepchildren and
> aging parents."
-- source: forleti, a. (associated press).
"doctors treating older anorexics."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070723/ap_on_he_me/diet_eating_disorders_midlife
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