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Parents warned of ‘sharp rise’ in eating disorders – BBC News
Child health leaders say the increase is partly down to the pandemic’s impact on young people.
By Smitha MundasadHealth reporter
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The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is urging parents to look out for signs of eating disorders in children and young people.
Its snapshot survey suggests in some parts of Great Britain doctors have seen a three or four-fold increase in cases compared to last year.
Specialists say the pandemic is a major reason behind the rise.
NHS England says though record numbers are getting care for eating disorders, more will need…
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