New Year's emphasis on dieting 'hard' for people with eating disorders

An estimated 188,895 people will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives, according to the HSE. File picture: iStock

The new year can be difficult for people with eating disorders because of the concentration on diets and New Year resolutions, says Bodywhys, the organisation which supports people with eating disorders.

An estimated 188,895 people will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives, according to the HSE. It is also estimated that close to 1,760 new cases of eating disorders emerge annually in the 10-49 age group.