Eating Recovery Center Offers Five Reasons Eating Disorders Are Among Most Dangerous Health Issues Facing Women -- to

DENVER, CO, May 11 (MARKET WIRE) --
More than 10 million women in the United States struggle with an eating
disorder. To raise awareness and understanding during National Women's
Health Week (May 10-16, 2009), Eating Recovery Center
(www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com), the premier treatment center for eating
recovery, shares the top five reasons, supported by statistics from the
National Eating Disorders Association, that eating disorders are among
the most dangerous health issues facing American women today.

1. Eating disorders affect millions of women. 10 million women in the
United States struggle with an eating disorder. 80 percent of
American women are dissatisfied with their appearance. Four out of
10 Americans have either suffered or have known someone who has
suffered from an eating disorder.
2. Eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness with mortality
rates of up to 20 percent. The mortality rate of eating disorders
is 12 times higher than the annual death rate due to all causes of
death among females ages 15-24 in the general population. Death is
most commonly due to suicide, heart failure, or other medical
complications associated with the eating disorder.
3. Eating disorders can lead to significant health issues. When left
unchecked, anorexia nervosa will starve the body of essential
nutrients and can cause liver or kidney failure, heart problems and
osteoporosis. Bulimia nervosa can do significant damage to the
mouth, stomach and esophagus and can lead to serious dental
problems, peptic ulcers or gastric and esophageal ruptures.
4. Anorexia and bulimia have a high rate of relapse, as much as 30 to
50 percent. Because anorexia and bulimia are complicated,
multi-faceted diseases, individuals with eating disorders may
require ongoing treatment to achieve a lasting recovery.
5. Eating disorders don't discriminate. 27 percent of girls ages 12
to 18 have significant eating disorder symptoms. 31 percent of
female college students have an eating disorder.

"Eating disorders are complex conditions that can arise from a
variety of potential causes and affect a wide demographic of American
women -- including children and teens," explains Dr. Ken Weiner, medical
director of the Eating Recovery Center and national expert in the
treatment of eating disorders. "It's vital that anyone dealing with these
terrible diseases seek the appropriate treatment for their condition as
soon as they can."

Early detection and intervention has been proven to increase the chance of
full recovery. It is essential for the person with the illness to get a
professional assessment from a practitioner trained in eating recovery.
For more information, please call 877.825.8584 or visit
http://www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com.

Editor: Renowned eating disorders experts and founding partners of the
Eating Recovery Center Drs. Ken Weiner and Emmett Bishop, along with
current and former patients, are available for interviews to supplement
your National Women's Health Week stories. Contact Shannon Fern at
303.433.7020 or sfern@csg-pr.com to arrange an interview.

About the Eating Recovery Center

Located in the heart of Denver's medical district, the Eating Recovery
Center is the only facility in the Rocky Mountain region that offers
adults a full spectrum of eating recovery treatment options. Services
offered include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and
outpatient programs to meet each patient's unique needs. The Eating
Recovery Center combines highly-trained medical staff with a unique
integrated treatment philosophy to make each patient's successful
recovery a life-restoring event. For more information, visit
http://www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com/.

Contact:
Shannon Fern
Office: 303-433-7020
Cell: 303-667-3553
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