The number of New Zealanders diagnosed with eating disorders is going up, and there are calls for the Government to review what’s provided to those suffering.
Last year, 2085 people were diagnosed with eating disorders, an increase on the 1556 diagnosed in 2019, according to the Ministry of Health.
Advocates estimate more than 100,000 people live with illnesses and new research has also pointed to a lack of appropriate care for Māori.
As a result, there are calls for the new government to help rethink the system, beyond simply more money and beds.