Eating disorder hospital admissions rise sharply

Eating disorder hospital admissions rise sharply Hospital admissions for eating disorders have risen by more than a third (37%) across all age groups over the last two years, figures show.  Experts described the figures as "worrying" and urged the government to promote early intervention.

There were 19,040 admissions for eating disorders in 2018/19, up from 16,558 the year before and 13,885 in 2016/17.  The NHS Digital data for England found the most common age last year for patients with anorexia was 13 to 15. BBC News 

See Also:

• Experts blame social media as hospital admissions for under-19s suffering eating disorders DOUBLE Mail Online
• Sharp rise in NHS hospital admissions for eating disorders The Guardian
• Eating disorders soaring amid warnings over impact of social media  The Telegraph