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ArticleEating and weight disorders : EWD2025

Prevalence of eating disorders in South Asian countries: a systematic analysis of Global Burden of Disease (1990-2021).

Prakasini Satapathy, Vijay Kumar, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Lalji Baldaniya, Suhas Ballal, V Kavitha, Laxmidhar Maharana, Renu Arya, Ganesh Bushi, Muhammed Shabil and 7 more

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Prakasini Satapathy *University Center for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India.
Vijay Kumar *Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib *Division of Evidence Synthesis, Global Consortium of Public Health and Research, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education, Wardha, India.
Lalji BaldaniyaMarwadi University Research Center, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, 360003, India.
Suhas BallalDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
V KavithaDepartment of Chemistry, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Laxmidhar MaharanaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India.
Renu AryaDepartment of Pharmacy, Chandigarh Pharmacy College, Chandigarh Group of Colleges-Jhanjeri, Mohali, Punjab, 140307, India.
Ganesh BushiSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India.
Muhammed ShabilNoida Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pharmacy Institute), Greater Noida, India.
Rukshar SyedIES Institute of Pharmacy, IES University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462044, India.
Manika GuptaNew Delhi Institute of Management, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi, India.
Sunil KumarDepartment of Microbiology, Graphic Era (Deemed to Be University), Clement Town, Dehradun, 248002, India.
Sabah AnsarDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 10219, 11433, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Sanjit SahDepartment of Paediatrics, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-Be-University), Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, 411018, India.
Diptismita JenaCentre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140417, India.
Edward MawejjeSchool of Public Health, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Mulago Hill, Kampala, Uganda. emawejje62@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundEating disorders (EDs) have traditionally been viewed as a Western phenomenon, but their prevalence in South Asia has risen due to urbanization, globalization, and Westernized beauty ideals. This systematic analysis examines trends and prevalence of Anorexia nervosa (AN) and Bulimia nervosa (BN) using the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data from 1990 to 2021.

methodsThis analysis used data from the GBD study on age-standardized prevalence rates (ASPRs) for AN and BN, as well as their total percentage changes (TPCs) from 1990 to 2021. Trends were analyzed using Joinpoint regression to identify changes over time and calculate annual percent changes (APCs) and average annual percent changes (AAPCs). Geospatial patterns and temporal changes were visualized using QGIS software. The correlation between the Sociodemographic Index (SDI) and the DALY rate was assessed using R software.

resultsThe ASPR of EDs increased significantly from 1990 to 2021, with BN peaking in the 20-24 age group and AN in the 15-19 and 20-24 age groups. Females exhibited the highest rates of increase, while notable rises were also observed in males. Bhutan recorded the highest ASPR for both AN and BN, with varying temporal percentage changes across countries. A significant positive correlation was found between the SDI and DALY rates across 21 global regions, with anorexia nervosa showing the strongest correlation (r = 0.75, p < 0.001).

conclusionsThe rising burden of EDs in South Asia underscores an urgent need for culturally sensitive prevention strategies and public health policies. Targeted interventions addressing sociocultural drivers are essential to mitigate the growing impact of EDs in this region. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V, Descriptive study.

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Anorexia NervosaBulimia NervosaFeeding and Eating DisordersGlobal Burden of DiseaseAdolescentAdultAsiaFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceYoung AdultAppetite disordersBinge-eating disorderFood addictionGlobal Burden of DiseaseSouth Asia

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