BMI is no way to diagnose eating disorders. So why is it still being used?

BMI is no way to diagnose eating disorders. So why is it still being used? | Agnes Ayton A surge in cases during the pandemic has shone a light on how poor policymaking is in this area of mental health.

Agnes Ayton is chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ eating disorders faculty.

Eating disorders are one of the deadliest mental illnesses, but they are also highly treatable. The key is ensuring people can access the help they need as early as possible. Many people who have eating disorders are missing out on treatment because underfunded NHS services are using body mass index (BMI) as the main indicator to determine whether a person can access specialist care. The Guardian