Malays and eating disorders in Singapore: A potential ethnic risk in a Southeast Asian society

Kamaruzaman, Netty Ryanie Binte; Zainal, Kelly Ann; Ming, Tan Shian; Yen, Lee Huei; Foo, Victor Kwok Kah

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“…A study among Malaysian children ( n = 816, ages 10–11 years, 65% girls) found that 30.8% of children (32.8% boys, 29.7% girls) reported disordered eating and that the odds of disordered eating were higher among Malay and Indian children compared to Chinese children (Chong et al, 2017). Several studies in Singapore have also found a higher percentage of Malays were at risk for developing an ED compared to Chinese and Indians, as assessed by the EAT‐26 (Kamaruzaman et al, 2018; Kwok et al, 2017). Likewise, there is evidence that ED risk factors may be higher among certain ethnic groups.…”

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Estimated prevalence of eating disorders in Malaysia based on a diagnostic screen

Chua

Fitzsimmons‐Craft

Austin

et al. 2022

Intl J Eating Disorders

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Eating disorders (EDs) are debilitating health conditions and common across cultures. Recent reports suggest that about 14.0% of university students in Malaysia are at risk for developing an ED, and that prevalence may differ by ethnicity and gender. However, less is known about the prevalence of EDs in nonuniversity populations. Objective The current study seeks to (1) estimate the prevalence of EDs and ED risk status among adults in Malaysia using an established diagnostic screen; (2) examine gender and ethnic differences between ED diagnostic/risk status groups; and (3) characterize the clinical profile of individuals who screen positive for an ED. Method We administered the Stanford‐Washington University Eating Disorder Screen, an online ED screening tool, to adults in Malaysia in September 2020. Results ED risk/diagnostic categories were assigned to 818 participants (ages 18–73 years) of which, 0.8% screened positive for anorexia nervosa, 1.4% for bulimia nervosa, 0.1% for binge‐ED, 51.4% for other specified feeding or ED, and 4.8% for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. There was gender parity in the high risk and the overall ED categories. The point prevalence of positive eating pathology screening among Malays was significantly higher than Chinese but no different from Indians. Discussion This is the first study to estimate the prevalence of EDs using a diagnostic screen in a population‐based sample of Malaysians. It is concerning that over 50% of Malaysians reported symptoms of EDs. This study highlights the need to invest more resources in understanding and managing eating pathology in Malaysia. Public Significance This study estimates the prevalence of EDs among adults in Malaysia using an online EDs screen. Over 50% of Malaysians report symptoms of EDs. The study highlights the need for more resources and funding to address this important public health issue through surveillance, prevention, and treatment of EDs in Malaysia.

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Estimated prevalence of eating disorders in Malaysia based on a diagnostic screen

Chua

Fitzsimmons‐Craft

Austin

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Intl J Eating Disorders

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Malays and eating disorders in Singapore: A potential ethnic risk in a Southeast Asian society

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Estimated prevalence of eating disorders in Malaysia based on a diagnostic screen

Estimated prevalence of eating disorders in Malaysia based on a diagnostic screen

Exchange Rate Linkages between the ASEAN Currencies, the US Dollar and the Chinese RMB

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