article_snippet: A spokesperson for the British eating disorder charity BEAT continued: 'People who are at risk, or already affected by an eating disorder can be triggered or maintained in an eating disorder by the images People who are at risk, or already affected by an eating disorder see everywhere. '
article_snippet: In response to the photograph below, which was taken in February, eating disorder charities have called for shops to take more responsibility for setting standards.
article_snippet: This stereotype can be extremely harmful to some and while the fashion industry doesn't directly cause eating disorders- the fashion industry has a powerful influence that is highly toxic to some vulnerable young people. '
article_snippet: We call on retailers to recognise the responsibility retailers have to use this influence in positive, life enhancing ways.
article_snippet: Marg added: 'Promoting clothing in this way can be highly dangerous to potential sufferers of anorexia nervosa. '
article_snippet: An eating disorder has the highest mortality rate of any other mental health illness with a staggering 20 per cent of people dying each year from their illness or through suicide. '
article_snippet: Manufacturers and retailers need to take more responsibility for Manufacturers and retailers actions and consider the consequences of how this may impact on people suffering from an eating disorders.'
article_snippet: Over the last decade, campaigners have been fighting back against a series of fashion and online trends campaigners say encourage eating disorders.
article_snippet: Last year, internet craze 'thinspiration' - where people post photographs of their emaciated bodies on social media to 'inspire' weight loss - was also blamed for encouraging eating disorders.