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Rise in Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Among Young Girls in Germany
In Germany, hospitalizations for eating disorders among 10-17 year-old girls increased from 3,000 in 2003 to 6,000 in 2023, while total hospitalizations remained relatively stable around 12,000, with anorexia nervosa comprising 75% of cases; 78 deaths were reported in 2023.
Rise in Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Among Young Girls in Germany
In Germany, hospitalizations for eating disorders among 10-17 year-old girls increased from 3,000 in 2003 to 6,000 in 2023, while total hospitalizations remained relatively stable around 12,000, with anorexia nervosa comprising 75% of cases; 78 deaths were reported in 2023.
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48% Bias Score
Genetic Study Launched to Identify Eating Disorders at Birth
Former Olympian Lisa Curry is urging volunteers to participate in a Queensland-based genetic study aiming to identify eating disorders at birth, inspired by her daughter Jaimi's death from an eating disorder and alcoholism; the study requires 4000 Australian and 100,000 worldwide volunteers to provi...
Genetic Study Launched to Identify Eating Disorders at Birth
Former Olympian Lisa Curry is urging volunteers to participate in a Queensland-based genetic study aiming to identify eating disorders at birth, inspired by her daughter Jaimi's death from an eating disorder and alcoholism; the study requires 4000 Australian and 100,000 worldwide volunteers to provi...
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32% Bias Score
Wrongful Conviction, Exploitation, and Death of Stacey Hyde
Stacey Hyde, wrongly jailed for murder at 17, died of bulimia at 32 after facing exploitation and abuse following her release from prison, highlighting the need for better support for those leaving jail.
Wrongful Conviction, Exploitation, and Death of Stacey Hyde
Stacey Hyde, wrongly jailed for murder at 17, died of bulimia at 32 after facing exploitation and abuse following her release from prison, highlighting the need for better support for those leaving jail.
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40% Bias Score
UK Declares Eating Disorder Crisis: Urgent Call for Action
A UK parliamentary report declares eating disorders a national emergency due to inadequate care, highlighting cases of delayed diagnosis and urging for a national strategy, mandatory training, and increased funding to address the crisis affecting millions.
UK Declares Eating Disorder Crisis: Urgent Call for Action
A UK parliamentary report declares eating disorders a national emergency due to inadequate care, highlighting cases of delayed diagnosis and urging for a national strategy, mandatory training, and increased funding to address the crisis affecting millions.
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32% Bias Score
Eating Disorders Rise Despite Reduced Global Hunger
A 2023 meta-analysis across 16 countries shows over 22% of children (7-18 years) have eating disorders; girls are more affected (30% vs 17% of boys). This increase coincides with less global hunger and more culinary trends.
Eating Disorders Rise Despite Reduced Global Hunger
A 2023 meta-analysis across 16 countries shows over 22% of children (7-18 years) have eating disorders; girls are more affected (30% vs 17% of boys). This increase coincides with less global hunger and more culinary trends.
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68% Bias Score
Surge in Anorexia Cases in Greece Linked to COVID-19 Pandemic
A Greek eating disorder unit reports a doubling of anorexia cases since the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily among young women, linking the increase to isolation and extreme dieting behaviors during lockdowns. The unit combines physical and psychological therapies to address this complex disorder.
Surge in Anorexia Cases in Greece Linked to COVID-19 Pandemic
A Greek eating disorder unit reports a doubling of anorexia cases since the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily among young women, linking the increase to isolation and extreme dieting behaviors during lockdowns. The unit combines physical and psychological therapies to address this complex disorder.
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48% Bias Score
Italy Sees Sharp Rise in Eating Disorder Cases
A recent study based on Italian Ministry of Health data revealed a significant increase in eating disorder cases from 680,569 in 2019 to 1,450,567 in 2022, affecting adults and adolescents and demanding broader societal attention.
Italy Sees Sharp Rise in Eating Disorder Cases
A recent study based on Italian Ministry of Health data revealed a significant increase in eating disorder cases from 680,569 in 2019 to 1,450,567 in 2022, affecting adults and adolescents and demanding broader societal attention.
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24% Bias Score
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