The number of malnourished patients in the UK has soared over the last decade, have hit a record high, latest NHS data reveal.
While causes of malnutrition are varied – from old age, illnesses and alcoholism – one major factor in the UK is increasing rates of food insecurity. Many, simply, cannot afford to eat.
And London hospitals have seen an increase in malnutrition admissions in line with the rest of the nation.
UCL Hospital has the greatest admissions increase in London. The number of patients with a malnutrition diagnosis in 2019 was 433% greater than admissions in 2009.
Hannah Styles, a dietitian who works at several GP practices, founded the charity Feast. Every week, volunteers in North London cook a nutritious three-course meal for the homeless. Hannah says she “sees malnutrition in her clients individually … and sees it everyday on the streets”.
Hulya Erzurumlu, a 23 year-old student, is one of the thousands of Londoners who grew up undernourished and unwell.
“Growing up, all the food I ate was cheap frozen food, because that was what we could afford. And then as I got older, I developed an eating disorder … I would skip meals because I thought that could help our money situation.”
The government has the set the goal to “end hunger and ensure access … to safe, nutritious and sufficient food’ by 2030.
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HeadlineMalnutrition Admissions to UK Hospitals are 200% greater than 10 years ago
Short HeadlineMalnutrition Admissions to UK Hospitals are 200% greater than 10 years ago
StandfirstLondon NHS Trusts report a huge spike in malnutrition admissions, following the national trend
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HeadlineUK hospitals malnutrition admissions soar by 200% in last decade
Short HeadlineMalnutrition admissions double in last decade
StandfirstUCL Hospital has seen the greatest increase in London, with quadrupled admissions since 2009.
The number of malnourished Brits in the UK has soared over the last decade, and latest NHS data reveals that malnutrition admissions to hospitals are the highest they’ve been since records began in 2007.
While causes of malnutrition are varied – from old age, illnesses and alcoholism – one major factor in the UK is increasing rates of food insecurity. Many, simply, cannot afford to eat.
Hannah Styles, a dietitian who works at several GP practices, founded the charity FEAST!. Every week, volunteers in North London cook a nutritious three-course meal for the homeless. Hannah says she “sees malnutrition in her clients individually … and sees it everyday on the streets”.
Hulya Erzurumlu, a 23 year-old student, is one of the thousands of Londoners who grew up undernourished and unwell. “Growing up, all the food I ate was cheap frozen food, because that was what we could afford. And then as I got older, I developed an eating disorder … I would skip meals because I thought that could help our money situation.”
London hospitals have seen an increase in malnutrition admissions like the rest of the nation.
UCL Hospital has the greatest admissions increase in London. The number of patients with a malnutrition diagnosis in 2019 was 433% greater than admissions in 2009.
The government has the set the goal to ‘end hunger and ensure access … to safe, nutritious and sufficient food’ by 2030. For children growing up like Hulya, this change cannot come soon enough.
The number of malnourished patients in the UK has soared over the last decade, have hit a record high, latest NHS data reveal.
While causes of malnutrition are varied – from old age, illnesses and alcoholism – one major factor in the UK is increasing rates of food insecurity. Many, simply, cannot afford to eat.
And London hospitals have seen an increase in malnutrition admissions in line with the rest of the nation.
UCL Hospital has the greatest admissions increase in London. The number of patients with a malnutrition diagnosis in 2019 was 433% greater than admissions in 2009.
Hannah Styles, a dietitian who works at several GP practices, founded the charity Feast. Every week, volunteers in North London cook a nutritious three-course meal for the homeless. Hannah says she “sees malnutrition in her clients individually … and sees it everyday on the streets”.
Hulya Erzurumlu, a 23 year-old student, is one of the thousands of Londoners who grew up undernourished and unwell.
“Growing up, all the food I ate was cheap frozen food, because that was what we could afford. And then as I got older, I developed an eating disorder … I would skip meals because I thought that could help our money situation.”
The government has the set the goal to “end hunger and ensure access … to safe, nutritious and sufficient food’ by 2030.
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