Understanding and Funding for People with Eating Disorders

Thursday 27th February 2014

(10 years, 8 months ago)

Petitions
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The Petition of residents of the UK,
Declares that the Petitioners believe that the latest figures show hospital admissions for eating disorders have risen by 16% from last year to 2,290; further that more than half of those admitted to hospital were children or teenagers; and further that eating disorders have the highest mortality rates of any mental illness, at around 20%.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to increase understanding and monetary resources available for those with eating disorders.
And the Petitioners remain, etc.—[Presented by Tessa Munt.]
[P001322]