The Development and Well-being Assessment (DAWBA) eating disorder module was used to identify children and young people with an eating disorder. See the Notes and definitions for more information.Â
The Development and Well-Being Assessment (DAWBA) eating disorder module was utilized to detect eating disorders in children and young individuals. This standardized diagnostic tool covers various mental health conditions and gathers information from multiple sources. It includes inquiries about eating habits, concerns about eating, and the emotional state of the individual. Additionally, questions about weight, recent feelings and behaviors, and menstrual cycle (for girls and young women) were included. Clinical raters reviewed responses from parents, young people, and children, assigning diagnoses according to the International Classification of Disease (ICD10) criteria.Â
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Share of young people in England aged 17 to 19 years in 2017-23, by eating disorder
According to a survey conducted in England, a notable increase in the prevalence of eating disorder cases among 17- to 19-year-olds from 2017 to 2023 was reported. When comparing anorexia nervosa cases, the prevalence rose from *** to *** percent during this period. This statistic depicts the prevalence of selected eating disorders among young people aged 17 to 19 years in 2017 and 2023.
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NHS Digital. (November 21, 2023). Prevalence of selected eating disorders among young people aged 17 to 19 years in 2017 and 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/1461698/share-of-young-people-in-england-aged-17-to-19-years-in-by-selected-eating-disorder/
NHS Digital. "Prevalence of selected eating disorders among young people aged 17 to 19 years in 2017 and 2023." Chart. November 21, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/1461698/share-of-young-people-in-england-aged-17-to-19-years-in-by-selected-eating-disorder/
NHS Digital. (2023). Prevalence of selected eating disorders among young people aged 17 to 19 years in 2017 and 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 04, 2026. /statistics/1461698/share-of-young-people-in-england-aged-17-to-19-years-in-by-selected-eating-disorder/
NHS Digital. "Prevalence of Selected Eating Disorders among Young People Aged 17 to 19 Years in 2017 and 2023." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 21 Nov 2023, /statistics/1461698/share-of-young-people-in-england-aged-17-to-19-years-in-by-selected-eating-disorder/
NHS Digital, Prevalence of selected eating disorders among young people aged 17 to 19 years in 2017 and 2023 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1461698/share-of-young-people-in-england-aged-17-to-19-years-in-by-selected-eating-disorder/ (last visited August 04, 2026)
Prevalence of selected eating disorders among young people aged 17 to 19 years in 2017 and 2023 [Graph], NHS Digital, November 21, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1461698/share-of-young-people-in-england-aged-17-to-19-years-in-by-selected-eating-disorder/
