Panel : Under 16s too vulnerable to work as models , recommends catwalk ban . Score: 7 Inquiry launched in wake of size zero debate . The independent Model Health Inquiry said Wednesday in its interim report into models ' working conditions that a greater level of protection for 17- and 18 year-olds was needed , including chaperoning at shows . Deaths of two models , who died in past year , blamed on weight issues .
Panel : Under 16s too vulnerable to work as models , recommends catwalk ban . Score: 7 Inquiry launched in wake of size zero debate . Deaths of two models , who died in past year , blamed on weight issues .