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Eating Disorders Awareness Week is organized by some of the largest Eating Disorders organizations in the world. See below for links and information on this years events...

In the USA
February 23 - March 2, 2003

Organized by: The National Eating Disorders Association

Each year Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is celebrated in thousands of schools and communities across the nation to draw public and media attention to disordered eating and body dissatisfaction. For more information, visit The National Eating Disorders Association's Website.

In Canada
February 2 - February 8, 2003

Organized by: The National Eating Disorder Information Centre

EDAW is an opportunity for each of us to stop and evaluate the way our attitudes towards shape and weight impact the quality of our lives. Goal: To reduce the prevalence of anorexia, bulimia, dieting and body image problems through a public education program emphasizing social factors causing their development. For more information, visit The National Eating Disorder Information Centre's Website.

In the UK
February 2 - February 8, 2003

Organized by: The Eating Disorders Association

The theme of the week is 'The Hidden Costs of Eating Disorders'. A brief report has been produced outlining the real and hidden cost of an eating disorder, illustrating the effects of an eating disorder on health, employment, education, relationships and social circumstances. For more information, visit The Eating Disorders Association's Website.