The death rate from anorexia is higher than any other mental illness.Death usually results from which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

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The mortality rate for anorexia due to complications of starvation,cardiac arrest,or suicide is approximately 5% per decade of follow-up.Death usually results from dehydration,loss of critical muscle mass,electrolyte imbalances,or suicide,due to the fact that often clients are not seen by health professionals until the disorder has resulted in some physical problems.

The Death Rate from Anorexia Is Higher Than Any Other