The number of men and boys experiencing eating disorders has risen across the UK, according to new research.
A Panorama investigation, aired this week, revealed the scale of the problem. It asked every mental health trust and board how many men were referred to services for a first assessment.
The response showed that in 2016 there were 871 referrals – up from from 2014. It also found a 42% rise in under18s of both genders receiving help in 2016 compared to previous years.
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