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A true story

Anorexia. A true story. By Danielle Larkin. Isabelle Caro battled anorexia since age 13. Ten million females and one million males are currently battling eating disorders in the United States. Did you know?. February 2009. The number of cases of anorexia has doubled since 1970. April 2010.

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A true story

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  1. Anorexia A true story By Danielle Larkin

  2. Isabelle Caro battled anorexia since age 13.

  3. Ten million females and one million males are currently battling eating disorders in the United States. Did you know?

  4. February 2009

  5. The number of cases of anorexia has doubled since 1970.

  6. April 2010

  7. 550,000 to 2,200,000 people will die of anorexia in the USA this year.

  8. July 2010

  9. July 2010

  10. July 2010

  11. People become anorexic to lose weight because of low self esteem, or a family history of bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, and/or anorexia.

  12. “I said if I can put my years of suffering into good use then it will not have been pointless. … I know it’s a shocking photo, and I want it to shock. It’s really a warning that it’s a serious illness.” -Isabelle Caro

  13. Isabelle Caro, 28 years old, died on November 17, 2010 due to the health effects of anorexia.

  14. One action can save a lifeCompliment a stranger

  15. For more information… For more information, please visit NationalEatingDisorders.org To learn more about Isabelle Caro’s story, please visit mtv.com

  16. Sources • http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/dec/30/french-model-in-anti-anorexia-campaign-dies/?page=3 • http://nationaleatingdisorders.org/ • http://mtv.com • http://www.philtalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/isabelle-caro1.jpg • http://www.visualphotos.com/image/2x4651643/two_teenagers_talking_to_each_other • “SICK!” Encyclopedia. Newton, Olendorf, et al.

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