How many people have anorexia in England?

In England, it is estimated that approximately 1.25 million people have an eating disorder, with anorexia nervosa being the most common. This means that around 1.8% of the population in England has anorexia nervosa.

Additionally, it is estimated that around 1 in every 200 women between the ages of 15 and 24 in England will develop anorexia nervosa at some point in their lifetime.