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Eating Disorders in Bangladesh: A Narrative Review.

Md Hasan Al Banna, Satyajit Kundu, S M Yasir Arafat

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Md Hasan Al BannaFaculty of Nutrition and Food Science Patuakhali Science and Technology University Patuakhali Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-2164-3414
Satyajit KunduPublic Health, School of Medicine and Dentistry Griffith University Gold Coast Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-9610-1479
S M Yasir ArafatDepartment of Psychiatry Bangladesh Specialized Hospital Dhaka Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-0521-5708

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Background and Aims: Eating disorders are complex psychiatric illnesses mostly prominent in Western countries. Little has been researched about these disorders in countries like Bangladesh. The purpose of this narrative review was to summarize the studies on eating disorders in Bangladesh, focusing on rates and associated factors. Methods: A search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Google, Google Scholar, and BanglaJOL on February 20, 2024, to identify the available studies on eating disorders in Bangladesh. After considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 10 articles were included in this review. Results: Studies were published between 2015 and 2023 with a sample size ranging from 196 to 4076. All the studies were conducted among university students and used screening tools to assess eating disorders where the majority of the studies utilized the Conclusion: Although there has been an increase in research on eating disorders in Bangladesh since 2015, community-based studies using diagnostic tools are warranted. Adaptation and development of culture sensitive instruments could be an important necessity along with an enduring collaboration among researchers, stakeholders, and clinicians.

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anorexiaBangladeshbinge eatingeating disordersobesity

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PMCPMC11885170

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