Written question asked by Shivani Raja (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Eating Disorders: Men
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department uses datasets to track rates of body dysmorphia and eating disorders among young men and boys.
- Answer
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The Department uses data published by NHS England from the NHS Mental Health Services Data Set to monitor referrals for eating disorder issues among children and young people aged zero to 17 years old, including by sex. This is available at the following link:
NHS England does not collect data on body dysmorphia nationally, although this information may be collected locally by National Health Service trusts.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 22453
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Men Eating disorders Young people
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