432: We need to talk about eating disorders in men and boys

<div>Eating disorders are a growing problem in the Western world and failure to treat them properly can lead to devastating outcomes.<br> <br> In England, the National Health Service says hospital admissions have risen by more than 80 per cent in the last five years.<br> <br> The increase is particularly stark among boys and young men, with a 128 per cent rise in that time.<br> <br> Various studies show that males account for anywhere between one-in-four and one-in-three people with an eating disorder.<br> <br> And with misdiagnosis reportedly more common in men, the risks to their health may be greater.<br> <br> So what is behind these statistics? How can we stop the numbers rising? And what role, if any, do the food and supplements industries have to play?<br> <br> <strong>Guests:</strong><br> <strong>Tom Quinn, Director of External Affairs, BEAT<br> Deanne Jade, Founder, the National Centre for Eating Disorders<br> Dr Dominique Thompson, GP and Director of Buzz Consulting<br> <br> </strong>BEAT's <a href="https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/">national Helpline</a> </div>