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Written question asked by Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 2025. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health: Fashion Models

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the physical shape of fashion models on the (a) mental and (b) physical health of women and girls.

Answer

Poor body image can be a common problem for women and girls, and that body image dissatisfaction is a factor in disordered eating. However, eating disorders are complicated mental health conditions caused by a complex interaction of biological, psychological, and environmental factors, and it is still unclear exactly why someone develops an eating disorder.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34012
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Women Health Fashion models
Link
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