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Anorexia & geneticsWomen's health & fitness guideMuch research has been done on anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder affecting millions of people in the world. Studies have shown that many eating disorders, such as anorexia, tend to be more prominent in some families. This research indicates that certain genetic factors may in fact predispose some individuals to anorexia. However, is blaming anorexia on genetics a cop-out? Many of the studies on anorexia have resulted in the belief that there is not just one thing that will cause an eating disorder such as anorexia. Many researchers feel that there are phases of the process in becoming anorexic. These are being predisposed to anorexia and certain events that may cause an individual to become vulnerable. When these two things come together for an individual, they may find themselves suffering from the symptoms of anorexia. Being a woman between the ages of 15 and 35 years old will put one at a higher risk for anorexia, as well as having depression or anxiety disorders. If one grows up in a family where body image is an issue or has not instilled enough self-esteem in family members, one is more apt to be diagnosed with anorexia. While many researches have felt that it is genetics that may cause anorexia, more research seems to indicate otherwise. If an individual has grown up in these conditions and if certain factors in their lives join forces, they are more prone to become anorexic. Research also indicates that the genetic factors that predispose individuals to disorders such as alcoholism and drug addiction will also predispose one to eating disorders. Much of the research as concluded that if an identical twin has been diagnosed with anorexia or another eating disorder, the risk is greater that the other twin will develop this, as well. The fact is personality traits can be inherited and they play a very important role in the development of anorexia. Some of these personality traits include perfectionism, prone to risk-taking, impulsiveness, obsessive behavior, and low self-esteem. While research tends to conclude that eating disorders do develop in families, the research is not conclusive to be in genetics alone. The fact is it takes more than one particular personality trait or one particular event to cause a person to develop anorexia. If an individual grows up in a family that does not install a high self-esteem in them and is under the constant strain of watching their weight, they are more likely to become inflicted with anorexia, however, this is a combination of predisposed issues and the environment. While blaming genetics is not a cop-out, the fact is genetics is only a part of the cause. |
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