OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

DISEASES

NOTIFIABLE DISEASES UNDER THE

FACTORIES ACT 1948
WHICH ARE THEY ?
Silicosis
Asbestosis
Bysinosis
 Occupational Asthma
 Other occupational heath diseases like,
Anorexia,Bronchitis,Sclaroderma,etc.
ANOREXIA NERVOSA
What is Anorexia ?
 Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder as
well as a psychological disorder.
 Anorexia is a condition that goes beyond
dieting and the signs of anorexia can be hard
to interpret and understand.
 A person with anorexia symptoms might
initially start dieting to lose weight.
ANOREXIA
 It also means "nervous loss of appetite". This
definition is not particularly good, since it is based on
misunderstandings. The people who suffer from
Anorexia Nervosa do not at all have lack of appetite,
they are only scared of putting on weight. Therefore,
the term "selfstarving" would be more suitable, or
even better expressed "weightfobia".
 Eating disorders like Anorexia Nervosa have shown
to occur more commonly in countries where these
reasons are more apparent in the daily life.
HISTORY OF ANOREXIA
 Anorexia Nervosa is more common today, than a century ago.
 In 1684 Anorexia Nervosa was described for the first time, but it
was not until 1870 that it became identified and described with
it's own diagnosis.
 In1978, after almost three decades of clinical experiences of
Anorexia Nervosa, the psychologist Hilde Bruch published a
book about the disease "The Golden Cage".
 It was based on clinical research in the 1970s showed that
Anorexia Nervosa is a disease related to the culture we live in.
This means that the disease is most common in the Western
world, and a lot is depending on the different factors which has
been described above.
Who is at Risk of Anorexia?
 Approximately 95% of the ‘Females’ are affected by anorexia,
but males can develop the disorder as well.
 It begins to manifest itself during early adolescence, it is also
seen in young children & adults.
 In the U.S. and other countries with high economic status, it is
estimated that about one out of every 100 adolescent girls has
the disorder.
 According to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH),
an estimated 0.5% to 3.7% of women will suffer from this
disorder at some point in their lives.
 Many experts consider people for whom thinness is especially
desirable, or a professional requirement like athletes, models,
dancers, and actors), to be at risk for eating disorders such as
anorexia nervosa.
TYPES OF ANOREXIA
 There are two types of Anorexia.
• Restricting type:-weight loss is achieved
by restricting calories. Restricting anorexics
follow drastic diets, go on fasts, and
exercise to excess.
• Purging type:-people get rid of calories
they’ve consumed by vomiting or using
laxatives and diuretics.
Signs and symptoms of anorexia
 Dieting despite being thin , Follows a severely restricted diet,
Eats only certain low-calorie foods.
 Pretending to eat or lying about eating or throws away food to
avoid eating. Makes excuses to get out of meals (“I had a huge
lunch” or “My stomach isn’t feeling good.”)
 Dramatic weight loss – Rapid, drastic weight loss with no
medical cause
 Feeling fat, despite being underweight
 Using diet pills, laxatives, or diuretics, Abuses water
pills and other drugs for weight loss.
What causes Anorexia?
 At this time, no definite cause of anorexia nervosa
has been determined. However, research within the
medical and psychological fields continues to explore
possible causes.
 Some experts feel that demands from society and
families could possibly be underlying causes for
anorexia. For many individuals with anorexia, the
destructive cycle begins with the pressure to be thin
and attractive.
 Restrictive dieting may prevent their bodies from
developing in a normal manner, and in their thinking,
restricts the maturational process and maintains the
parent-child relationship that the family has come to
rely on.
CAUSES OF ANOREXIA
• Biological causes:- Research suggests that a genetic
predisposition to anorexia may run in families
• Psychological causes:-People with anorexia are often
perfectionists and overachievers. They’re the “good”
daughters and sons who do what they’re told, excel in
everything they do, and focus on pleasing others, they view
themselves through a harshly critical lens. If they’re not
perfect, they’re a total failure.
• Family and social pressures:-In addition to the
cultural pressure to be thin, there are other family and social
pressures that can contribute to anorexia.
The Effects of Anorexia
Lack of energy and weakness
Feeling cold all the time
Dry, yellowish skin
Constipation and abdominal pain
Dizziness, fainting, and headaches
Diagnosis
 Anorexia nervosa is a complicated disorder to
diagnose. Individuals with anorexia often
attempt to hide the disorder.
 Denial and secrecy frequently accompany
other symptoms.
 It is unusual for an individual with anorexia to
seek professional help because the individual
typically does not accept that she or he has a
problem.
Treating Anorexia
 It involves, following steps :
ii. restoring the person to a healthy weight;
iii. treating the psychological issues related to the eating
disorder; and
iv. reducing or eliminating behaviors or thoughts that lead
to disordered eating, and preventing relapse.
v. Different kinds of psychological therapy have been
employed to treat people with anorexia. Individual
therapy, group therapy, and family therapy have all
been successful in treatment of anorexia.
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