Eating disorder hospital admissions nearly double - BBC Newsbeat
the number of hospital admissions across the UK for teenagers with eating disorders has nearly doubled in the last three years, according to the NHS.They increased from 959 13 to 19-year-olds in 2010/11 to 1,815 in 2013/14.
Although the numbers are relatively small, experts say the rate of increase (89%) is mirrored by a larger number of cases that don't go to hospital.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists said much of the increase is down to social pressure made worse by online images.
You can get further guidance and support on eating disorders via the BBC Advice pages.
the number of hospital admissions across the UK for teenagers with eating disorders has nearly doubled in the last three years, according to the NHS.They increased from 959 13 to 19-year-olds in 2010/11 to 1,815 in 2013/14.
Although the numbers are relatively small, experts say the rate of increase (89%) is mirrored by a larger number of cases that don't go to hospital.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists said much of the increase is down to social pressure made worse by online images.
You can get further guidance and support on eating disorders via the BBC Advice pages.