Eating disorders are the second most fatal of all mental conditions. Eating disorders can be lethal, however, this is rare. Eating disorders can lead to major mental and physical health issues and even death. The risk of death varies depending on the eating disorder and its severity. Anorexia has the highest mortality risk, second by bulimia nervosa and eating disorders not otherwise specified. The intense hunger and persistent nature of anorexia may increase the risk of death. Multiple eating disorders increase the risk of death. Eating disorders can cause gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic issues. These can raise the chance of mortality. Notably, eating disorders are linked to an increased risk of suicide, which contributes to eating disorder deaths.