The surprising prevalence of eating disorders among older people

Dr Gemma Sharp in clinic with a patient

Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are often thought of as diseases that affect young people. However there's growing evidence that thousands of older Australians are also suffering silently. Older women are particularly susceptible, especially when their bodies are going changes like menopause or after pregnancy.
See Dr Gemma Sharp's 22 Jan 2020 7:30 Report interview at www.abc.net.au/7.30/the-surprising-prevalence-of-eating-disorders/11891422