The figures were shared by Junior Health Minister Mary Butler as she announced an increase in the number of specialist eating disorder teams nationwide
The number of people suffering from eating disorders in Ireland has soared from 60 to 500 in the last few years.
More than 80 eating disorder clinicians and 10 consultant psychiatrists have been hired for adults and children.READ MORE - Surge in children attending A&E for mental illnesses during Covid-19 lockdowns, study showsThe Minister said: "Since the model of care was launched in 2018 we have learned that 90 per cent of those with eating disorders can be treated very well in the community.
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