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Medical students are highly exposed to this mental disorder with a prevalence of 17.35% in 2022.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To evaluate the risk of EDs and its associated factors among medical students in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A web\u2010based cross\u2010sectional study was conducted among medical students in the MENA region during the months of June and July 2024. 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Regular sports practice and weight satisfaction were protective factors.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There exists a higher prevalence of individuals at risk for the development of EDs in the MENA region especially females, students with comorbidities, and those having conflictual relationships with their parents. 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