The reason causing anorexia nervosa is thought to be the desire to be as thin as the models, who are regarded as a beauty standard. But the causes of anorexia are not that simple. There are also serious physical causes, like eating disorders, brain traumas, genetics, and psychological causes. The latter is most curious to ...

About 3 percent of all people suffer from anorexia nervosa (or anorexia, as it is usually called), a physical and mental illness affecting the digestive system. People suffering from anorexia excessively lose weight and are unable to keep down eaten food. They look dull and skinny. At first glance it may not seem to be a ...