A Waikato study shows the pandemic has triggered an increase in people presenting with serious eating disorders. Graphic / KotokomiA Waikato study shows the pandemic has triggered an increase in people presenting with serious eating disorders. She said people are presenting with new, worsening or a relapse of eating disorders, a mental illness known to have the highest death rate. Existing research shows the prevalence of eating disorders in Māori is equal or more than the general population. In June, 3098 people signed a petition urging the Government to provide more expert care and subsidy assistance for young people with eating disorders.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 07, 2021 21:22 UTC