Can Anorexia Nervosa affect males?

"Globally anorexia is estimated to affect two million people as of 2013. It is estimated to occur in 0.9% to 4.3% of women and 0.2% to 0.3% of men in Western countries at some point in their life." So, yes, of course it can. read more

Men and boys in treatment can feel out of place when predominantly surrounded by women, and an all-male treatment environment is recommended—when possible. Men and boys with anorexia nervosa usually exhibit low levels of testosterone and vitamin D, and they have a high risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis. read more

Men with anorexia develop osteoporosis, a disease of very thin bones that is usually seen in the elderly, at faster rates than women with anorexia (3). This means men can break bones very easily. Sometimes the bones of the spine can break, even without a fall or trauma, leading to a decreased height. read more