Obesity And Depression May Be Linked

Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 20:21 in Health & Medicine

New research indicates people who are obese may be more likely to become depressed, and people who are depressed may be more likely to become obese. People who are obese may be more likely to become depressed because they experience themselves as in poor health and are dissatisfied with their appearance. This occurrence was particularly prevalent among women and those of high socio-economic status.

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