The mortality rate associated with anorexia nervosa is 12 times higher than the death rate of ALL causes of death for females 15-24 years old. Without treatment, up to 20% of people with serious eating disorders die. With treatment, the mortality rate falls to 2-3%.
BEAT has provided support, information, hope and solace to uncountable families - including mine. And raising money on their behalf this year is just a small way to give back on behalf of my daughters and our family.