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What are the causes of Anorexia?

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  1. Causes of Anorexia: Anorexia is an eating disorder that is caused by a combination of several psychological social and biological factors. Several other factors such as family environment, personality traits and low self-esteem may also lead to anorexia. The factors causing anorexia are as follows:
  2. Psychological factors: Individuals suffering from anorexia are generally perfectionists. Due to their obsession with keeping themselves fit, they are always conscious about their body. For this, they do not even hesitate to use artifactual means. Eating too little, excessive exercise, always being conscious about their body weight and physical appearance become the main causes of anorexia.
  3. Social factors: Cultural and social constructs about being thin and beautiful put severe pressure on individuals and may cause anorexia. Specific social and cultural ideas relating to health and beauty, promote weight loss and begin as thin as the ideal indicators of success and self- worth. Sometimes, parents and relatives may also be critical or their children’s physical appearance which may lead to anorexia.
  4. Biological factors: Biological factors such as circular hormonal functions and nutritional deficiencies may cause anorexia. Genetics also play a significant role in anorexia as parents suffering from anorexia are more prone to having children who are likely to develop anorexia.