Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2017

The Health and Social Care Information Centre is a non-departmental body created by statute, also know n as NHS Digital.This topic report presents the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), eating disorders, and other less common disorders in 5 to 19 year olds in England.The characteristics of children and young people affected are profiled.The Development and Well-Being Assessment (DAWBA) tool was used to identify cases in a general population sample.ASD was identified in 1.2% of 5 to 19 year olds and was more common in boys (1.9%) than girls (0.4%).Eating disorders were present in 0.4% of 5 to 19 year olds.Rates were higher in girls (0.7%) than boys (0.1%).1.6% of 17 to 19 year old girls had an eating disorder.Other less common disorders were evident in 0.8% of children; with tic disorders the most prevalent (0.6%).1.9 0.1 1.1 0.4 0.7 0.6 ASD Eating disorder Tics and other less common disorders Per cent Disorder type ASD, eating disorder, and tics and other disorders by sex, 2017