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→Comments on starvation and necessary water intake
==Comments on starvation and necessary water intake==
==Comments on starvation and necessary water intake==
Forms of eating disorders have existed since ancient times varying in frequency, manifestations, and possible motivation. Certain sociocultural factors including religions appear to foster or inhibit the frequency and type of eating disorders.<ref>Bemporad JR., ''Self-starvation through the ages: reflections on the pre-history of anorexia nervosa.'', Int J Eat Disord. 1996 Apr;19(3):pages 217-37. PMID: 8704721</ref>
Long lasting starvation leads to death. A healthy subject may survive 50 up to 60 days without food. Known hungerstrikers died after 50 to 60 days (example: Bobby Sands). Irishman Terence MacSwiney died after 74 days of starvation.
Long lasting starvation leads to death. A healthy subject may survive 50 up to 60 days without food. Known hungerstrikers died after 50 to 60 days (example: Bobby Sands). Irishman Terence MacSwiney died after 74 days of starvation.