Prevalence and Incidence of Eating Disorders in Asian Societies

Pike, Kathleen M.; Dunne, Patricia E.; Grant, Andrea M.

doi:10.1002/9781118574089.ch6

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“…There is limited research on the prevalence of EDs, specifically in children and adolescents in India. 7…”

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Understanding Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescent Population

Ram,

Shelke

2023

Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental H

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Eating disorders (EDs) are increasingly recognized in children and adolescents. Anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) are less common in children and adolescents than adults, but both disorders can occur in this age group. Binge-eating disorder (BED) is the most common ED in children and adolescents and is more prevalent in females than males. EDs may present differently in children and adolescents than in adults, and parents or caregivers may be the first to notice changes in eating patterns or body weight. Diagnostic criteria for EDs in children and adolescents include disturbances in eating behavior, weight or shape concerns, and significant distress or impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning. Multidisciplinary approaches are recommended for treating EDs in children and adolescents, including medical management, nutritional counseling, and psychological interventions. Evidence-based treatments for AN and BN include family-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and interpersonal psychotherapy. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy are recommended for children and adolescents with BED. Hospitalization may be necessary in severe cases. Early identification and intervention are crucial for improving treatment outcomes and reducing the risk of long-term complications. Treatment approaches should be tailored to developmental and cultural needs and involve a multidisciplinary team. Continued research is needed to improve early detection, prevention strategies, and treatments for this vulnerable population. EDs in children and adolescents are a significant public health concern that can have serious physical and psychological consequences. It is important for healthcare providers and caregivers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of EDs in young people and to seek prompt and appropriate treatment

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“…There is limited research on the prevalence of EDs, specifically in children and adolescents in India. 7…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Eating Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescent Population

Ram,

Shelke

2023

Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental H

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“…Since the 1980s, however, EDs are becoming truly global. Numerous countries reported rising incidences of EDs particularly in South Asian regions (Chisuwa & O'Dea, 2010;Pike, Dunne, & Grant, 2015;Pike, Hoek, & Dunne, 2014). The epidemiological data reflected that representation of insufficient number of symptoms of eating disorders (Otherwise Specified eating disorder) in clinical setting is more prevalent than full blown eating disorders (Machado, Machado, Gonçalves, & Hoek, 2007;Micali, Hagberg, Petersen, & Treasure, 2013).…”

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“…Despite its significance, as eating disorders are the emerging field in our Asian countries (Pike, Dunne, & Grant, 2015), literatures on risk factors of disordered eating among adolescents of Pakistan is limited. Most of the studies done are regarding the prevalence rates.…”

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Body Image and Disturbed Eating Attitudes Among Adolescents

Zainab

Ahmad

2021

PJPR

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Among all the psychiatric conditions, eating disorders has the highest mortality rates and most of the sufferers are adolescents. As the standards for beauty and attraction are changing and creating a bigger gap between actual and ideal body images resulting in dissatisfied, striving individuals to attain ideal body weight and shape. The current study is intended to explore the impact of closely related but discrete aspects of body image on disturbed eating attitudes among adolescents in Pakistan. Schools and universities were selected through convenient sampling, based on cross sectional research study involved 300 students of 15-20 years (M = 17.23, SD = 1.42) who completed the Eating Attitudes Test and Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaires. Analyses revealed that the adolescents with disturbed eating attitudes had scored significantly more on cognitive and affective components of body image that is overweight preoccupation and dissatisfaction with their body parts when compared to adolescents with normal eating patterns. Findings of this study are consistent with the existing literature in western culture that suggests that Preoccupation with weight and shape and body dissatisfaction is a risk factor for disturbed eating attitudes among adolescents.

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