Study Reports 50-Fold Increase in Gender Dysphoria Diagnoses Among Children in England Over a Decade

Research based on GP records highlights a significant rise in cases, with mental health challenges common among affected children.

The prevalence of gender dysphoria diagnoses among children under 18 in England rose from 1 in 60,000 in 2011 to 1 in 1,200 in 2021, equating to over 10,000 cases nationally.
The increase was more pronounced among children recorded as female, with cases twice as high as those recorded as male by 2021.
More than half of children diagnosed with gender dysphoria also experienced anxiety, depression, or self-harm, underscoring significant mental health challenges.
The study, funded by NHS England, utilized GP records from 20% of practices, marking the first large-scale analysis of primary care data on this issue.
Findings align with concerns raised in the Cass Review, which led to the closure of a controversial gender identity clinic and a ban on puberty blockers for minors in the UK.