The prevalence of eating disorders in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Medical Science(2023)

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Background: Eating disorders are prevalent health conditions that affect any age, in particular adolescents.While perceived social pressure to be thin has a significant influence on disordered eating in early and middle adolescence, that in late adolescence is less well understood.Evidence suggests that the prevalence of eating problems has grown.Methods: A descriptive crosssectional study was carried out to examine the prevalence of eating disorders using the EAT-26 and body dysmorphic disorder questionnaires among the general population in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.Results: Of the 426 participants, the prevalence of high levels of eating disorder concerns was 34.5%, problematic eating behaviour was 44.6% and the need for referral to a mental health professional was 55.9%.Body dysmorphic disorder affected 2.6% of the participants.Its prevalence differed significantly based on their age and among underweight and obese participants compared with their healthyweighted and overweight groups.Conclusion: The findings underline the need to enhance knowledge of the significance of healthy eating habits and regular physical activity to improve body shape, shape perception and overall happiness.
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eating,disorders,saudi arabia,makkah,prevalence
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