Anorexia Nervosa in England: Prevalence, Statistics & Risk

In England, it is estimated that approximately 1.25 million people have an eating disorder, with anorexia nervosa being the most common. This means that around 1.8% of the population in England has anorexia nervosa.

Additionally, it is estimated that around 1 in every 200 women between the ages of 15 and 24 in England will develop anorexia nervosa at some point in their lifetime.