Prevalence, severity and risk factors of food allergy and food addiction among the people of Tangail district, Bangladesh

Ali, Md. Rayhan; Talukder, Ashraf Hossain; Molla, Md. Tarek; Alam, Nur E.; Faruque, Md. Omar; Mohiuddin, A. K. M.; Mahmud, Shahin

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20204343

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“…Although studies have examined DD in adolescents, students and the general population of Bangladesh [41,49,50], only one study has explored DD during the COVID-19 pandemic [41]. Furthermore, there is only one study on FA in the general population [51], but no studies that explore FA among students in Bangladesh. Although the high prevalence of EDs continues in highincome western nations, a global trend has been noted in densely populated Asian regions [52].…”

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Food addiction, orthorexia nervosa and dietary diversity among Bangladeshi university students: a large online survey during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Purpose Maladaptive eating behaviors like food addiction (FA) are common among students, and orthorexia nervosa (ON) is being evaluated as a new condition among eating disorders (EDs). Moreover, dietary diversity (DD) is recognized as an important component of a healthy diet. Thus, the current study sought to examine the prevalence of ON and FA as well as the factors associated with ON, FA, and DD among university students in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Four-thousand-and-seventy-six students were recruited and completed an online survey consisting of the Bratman Orthorexia test, the modified Yale Food Addiction Scale, and a questionnaire based on the Food and Agriculture Organizations’ guidelines. Inferential statistics, bivariate and multivariable linear regression were used for analyzing data. Results ON and FA were observed in 1.7% and 7.5% of participants, respectively, with 43.8% exhibiting Health Fanatic eating attitude. The mean DD score was 5.96 (SD = 1.56). Students with ON consumed more legumes, nuts, seeds, and vegetables including dark green leafy vegetables whereas students with FA consumed more organ meats and eggs. Students who were older-aged, married, formerly smoked, had fitness goals, and had guilty feelings about violating food rules were more likely to have ON, whereas those who were female, were married, actively smoked, and were overweight and obese were more likely to have FA. Conclusions The findings suggest that students from Bangladesh are at risk of FA, and less so for ON. These entities and low DD deserve more research attention in Bangladesh to increase awareness and ensure appropriate interventions.

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Food addiction, orthorexia nervosa and dietary diversity among Bangladeshi university students: a large online survey during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Potential association between allergenic food exposure and skin disease in Bangladesh: An application of principal component logistic regression (PCLR)

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Babu,

Tasnim

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Background and AimAllergenic foods can trigger skin conditions, yet their impact in Bangladesh remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate the potential association between exposure to allergenic foods and the development of skin disease across Bangladesh.MethodsWe conducted a cross‐sectional survey with 970 respondents from the divisions of Dhaka, Sylhet, Rangpur, and Chattogram who self‐reported skin disease triggered by food allergens. We analyzed the data using multiple response analysis and principal component logistic regression.ResultsApproximately 64% of respondents had skin disease attributable to allergenic foods, with a relatively higher proportion among females (52%) than males (48%). Beef (67%), Brinjal (47.1%), Hilsa (45.8%), and Shrimp (23.7%) were the most frequently cited allergenic foods. Principal component logistic regression identified two highly significant principal components: the first representing Hilsa, Beef, and Brinjal (odds ratio = 2.256), and the sixth reflecting Corn (odds ratio = 1.342). Individuals who consumed foods with high loadings of the first principal component were 125.6% more likely to develop skin disease than nonconsumers, while those exposed to Corn had a 34.2% higher risk.ConclusionThe findings highlight prevalent allergenic foods in Bangladesh and their substantial impact on skin health, underscoring the need for dietary awareness and tailored interventions to mitigate allergic skin conditions in this population.

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Racial and ethnic disparities in the population level distribution and patterns of food allergy—A global perspective

Krishna,

Wong,

Thong

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Encyclopedia of Food Allergy

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Prevalence, severity and risk factors of food allergy and food addiction among the people of Tangail district, Bangladesh

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References 41 publications

Food addiction, orthorexia nervosa and dietary diversity among Bangladeshi university students: a large online survey during the COVID-19 pandemic

Food addiction, orthorexia nervosa and dietary diversity among Bangladeshi university students: a large online survey during the COVID-19 pandemic

Potential association between allergenic food exposure and skin disease in Bangladesh: An application of principal component logistic regression (PCLR)

Racial and ethnic disparities in the population level distribution and patterns of food allergy—A global perspective

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