Issue 1 Eating Disorders: Underdiagnosed, Undertreated and Misunderstood in Pakistan
Message from Editor in Chief
The 1st issue is a special edition on Eating Disorders released to celebrate World Eating Disorder Action Day. This issue includes Interview of Researcher of the Issue. Eating disorders resource materials developed by Association of Eating Disorders on truths related to eating disorders, patient rights, action plan for individual, clinician and caregivers are part of the issue. Moreover, article by Ms. Anam Malik focusing on obesity in context of Islam and Science and another article by Ms. Hafsa Azhar analyzing the published evidence-based data available on eating Disorders in Pakistan are part of the issue. Articles highlighting the community eating disorders initiative campaign by Ms. Nabeeha Jahangir and Action plan for eating disorders advocacy in Pakistan by Ms. Ayisha Hashmi have been included. Moreover, the stories of those effected by eating disorders have also been added to this issue.
Contents of 1st Issue
- Researcher of the Issue Prof. Dr. Madeeha Malik
- 9 Truths about Eating Disorders
- World Eating Disorders Healthcare Rights
- Call for Action: Clinicians, Caregivers and Individuals
- Obesity A Giant Killer in Developing Countries: An Overview of Islamic vs Scientific Prospect
- Research on ED in Pakistan: The Missing Link
- Community Eating Disorders Initiative in Pakistan
- Dhaaga: Size does not matters
- Action Plan for Eating Disorders Advocacy in Pakistan
- Stories on Eating Disorders