Naomi Campbell on Anorexia

Posted by Lori Henry Feb 16, 2007

Naomi Campbell has been around the modeling industry for years. It has given her a long and successful career in an industry where only a select few are given that opportunity.

It’s no wonder, then, that she backs the industries position on the recent ban of underweight models on the runways.

She has publicly commented that she doesn’t believe the modeling industry promotes eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia amongst young girls and women.

After accepting her award at the Elle Style Awards in London, she stated: "You can't blame the industry for a psychological disease. It is a disease, like alcohol or drugs, and the industry is not to blame."

She does, though, believe that the new guideline set out by the UK and United States, that models must be over the age of 16 years old to walk down the runway, is something that pleases her.

For coverage on the ban of underweight models, click here.