Whether eating disorders are a major and growing condition and what level of priority it gives to such disorders in the planning of resourc…

Answered Asked by David Davidson Con Lodged 21 May 2002

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether eating disorders are a major and growing condition and what level of priority it gives to such disorders in the planning of resource allocation.

The answer

Answered by Malcolm Chisholm on 5 Jun 2002 · 15 days after it was lodged, on time

Nationally there is evidence of an increased incidence and prevalence of eating disorders. However, this may, in part, result from greater awareness of the condition. In terms of resource allocation, it is for each NHS board to consider the most appropriate response in terms of investment, following the guidance which was issued in October 2001.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-26136 by reference.