How many anorexics and bulimics were there in the "old days�?

Jul. 10, 2008 ( b5media delivered by Newstex) You know, I’ve always wondered about the days before Ana and Mia were openly discussed.  Obviously, people suffered from eating disorders, but no one called them EDs or even addressed them the way we do now. I’ve been trying to figure out how to determine how many anorexics and bulimics there were in the “good old days�, but there aren’t any solid stats that I’ve been able to find.  So I’m turning to you, the fabulous Breaking the Mirror community!...