Health Risks of Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa is a complex psychological illness that can have devastating physical consequences. Twenty percent of anorexics die of their illness, many from heart attacks and starvation. The self-starvation that occurs in anorexia nervosa can lead to: Dehydration Malnutrition Heart damage Liver damage Infertility Personality changes Kidney damage Osteoporosis Damage to the immune system Starvation Permanent health damage Death Learn more about anorexia nervosa Signs and symptoms Treatment issues   ABOUT THIS PROGRAM | UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS WHEN IT'S SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT | TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO LEARN MORE | DISORDERED EATING MAIN PAGE BACK TO HEALTHWORKS | RETURN TO TV HOME PAGE © 1999 Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc.