Abstract

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are one of the crucial categories of disorders which can cause life-threatening medical and nutritional consequences. Research has proven that individuals suffering from eating disorders also suffer from mood disorders. However, despite the rapidly changing times, increase in mental health problems, the same has not been covered in the most recent survey- National Mental Health Survey of India. The survey has proven that approximately 40%–90% of adolescents with depression suffer with additional comorbidities such as anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, substance abuse, or personality disorders. Considering the same, the objectives of this study were to examine the prevalence of eating disorders in India, and to understand comorbidities that can occur with eating disorders and to study the various factors that can cause eating disorders. For the present research study, a systematic review was conducted and databases such as Research Gate, Google Scholar, ERIC, Frontiers and PubMed were explored. The selected studies and their findings were discussed in detail the study. This study will help to understand the prevalence of eating disorders in India and associated risk factors which are more appropriate to the Indian culture and hence develop effective measures which be used on a therapeutic front as well as a parenting front.