Brisbane Times ·general ·2 hours ago

Anorexia claims more Australian lives than road accidents, experts warn

In 2023, anorexia claimed 1,273 Australian lives, surpassing road-related fatalities. Experts, including Andrea Phillipou from Orygen, highlight the severe underfunding and stigma surrounding this mental health condition, which is frequently dismissed as a problem for the affluent. Calls to the Butterfly National Helpline increased by 125 percent over the past decade, reflecting growing desperation.

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