Rise in eating disorders among young girls in Czechia

The number of girls diagnosed with eating disorders in Czechia has doubled since 2010. There is an alarming increase among those under 18, according to data from the Institute of Health Information and Statistics obtainde by the Czech Radio. In 2010, there were 1,199 cases, rising to 3,500 in 2023. Experts warn that these statistics likely underrepresent the true number of affected individuals, as many cases go untreated or are managed outside the overwhelmed healthcare system. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the situation, intensifying anxiety and body image issues among young people.