Take Down #ProAna on Social Medias

The Issue

The #ProAna movement has been on the internet since the early ages of Tumblr.

From Wikipedia -Pro-ana refers to the promotion of behaviors related to the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. It is often referred to simply as ana.[1] The lesser-used term pro-mia refers likewise to bulimia nervosa[2] and is sometimes used interchangeably with pro-ana. Pro-ana groups differ widely in their stances. Most claim that they exist mainly as a non-judgmental environment for anorexics; a place to turn to, to discuss their illness, and to support those who choose to enter recovery. Others deny anorexia nervosa is a mental illness and claim instead that it is a "lifestyle choice" that should be respected by doctors and family.[1] The scientific community recognizes anorexia nervosa as a serious illness. Some research suggests anorexia nervosa has the highest rate of mortality of any psychological disorder.[3}-- 

ProAna threads, videos, and content are harming children, teenagers and adults. People will use other skinnier people as "thinspo" (inspiration to stay thing) and use plus size people (fatspo, inspiration to not get "fat"), make twitter threats on how to starve and loose weight. 

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%.

Lets make a change to save lives.

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Jae EileenPetition StarterWanting to help the world with becoming healthy, being the best versions of themselves and more ✨
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The Issue

The #ProAna movement has been on the internet since the early ages of Tumblr.

From Wikipedia -Pro-ana refers to the promotion of behaviors related to the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. It is often referred to simply as ana.[1] The lesser-used term pro-mia refers likewise to bulimia nervosa[2] and is sometimes used interchangeably with pro-ana. Pro-ana groups differ widely in their stances. Most claim that they exist mainly as a non-judgmental environment for anorexics; a place to turn to, to discuss their illness, and to support those who choose to enter recovery. Others deny anorexia nervosa is a mental illness and claim instead that it is a "lifestyle choice" that should be respected by doctors and family.[1] The scientific community recognizes anorexia nervosa as a serious illness. Some research suggests anorexia nervosa has the highest rate of mortality of any psychological disorder.[3}-- 

ProAna threads, videos, and content are harming children, teenagers and adults. People will use other skinnier people as "thinspo" (inspiration to stay thing) and use plus size people (fatspo, inspiration to not get "fat"), make twitter threats on how to starve and loose weight. 

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%.

Lets make a change to save lives.

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Jae EileenPetition StarterWanting to help the world with becoming healthy, being the best versions of themselves and more ✨

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Petition created on July 27, 2021