However, there are striking statistics and estimates that suggest that a large male population is affected by these diseases. Web site reports that as many as one in six cases of anorexia nervosa are in men. Experts estimate that as many as 10 to 15 percent of cases of bulimia are men. At CSU CSU is no exception.
Men suffer from eating disorders at the college age as well.
At this age, men are even less likely to seek help because of pressures from peers and society. Bachman commented that one of her male clients said that if he were to stand up at his fraternity meeting to announce that he was entering therapy for an eating disorder he would be openly laughed at. But if one of his brothers announced that he was entering rehabilitation for drug and alcohol abuse, it would be supported. Eating disorders in men often develop at a later age and are most often associated with certain athletes or occupations. Runners, gymnasts, jockeys and wrestlers are more likely to develop eating disorders than football players who are often more pressured to gain weight and muscle.