Una mirada de los trastornos de la ingesta y de la conducta alimentaria en Latinoamérica y el Caribe

Abstract

Presenting the status of feeding and eating disorders (FED) in Latin America and the Caribbean in a field that traditionally has been focused on white European populations is a justice call. While we have certainly seen significant progress in the representation of our communities in research and intervention at various levels, the reality is that more outreaching programs are lacking. We are still facing a stigma due to the lack of comprehensive programs targeting ample populations that can educate about FEDs for early detection and intervention. Access to evidence-based and affordable treatments for communities with fewer resources continues to be a challenge for most countries in Latina America and the Caribbean often alienated by a lack of resources, awareness, and language barrier. This special issue “Feeding and Eating Disorders in Latin America and the Caribbean” is aiming to continue raising awareness towards greater inclusiveness for a better understanding of risk factors in our populations, and therefore allowing the development of treatments more sensitive to our cultural background.