Surge in number of children admitted to hospital with eating disorders

Fiona Simpson
Thursday, May 19, 2022

The proportion of children and young people admitted to hospital with an eating disorder has increased by 90 per cent over the last five years, according to analysis by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

New guidance has been issued around urgent care for people with eating disorders. Picture: Adobe Stock
New guidance has been issued around urgent care for people with eating disorders. Picture: Adobe Stock

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