Risk of eating disorders and mental health problems among Bangladeshi adolescents

This study investigated the prevalence and association between eating disorders (EDs) and mental health problems among school and college students in Bangladesh. The data was obtained from a cross-sectional study using random sampling techniques with 1185 students from selected schools and colleges in Dhaka city in 2024. The Eating Attitudes Test questionnaire (EAT-26) was used to investigate ED symptoms, and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-21) were used to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety, and stress.