articleArchives of General PsychiatryJul 1, 2006GREEN OA

Association Between Obesity and Psychiatric Disorders in the US Adult Population

GEGregory E. SimonMVMichael Von KorffKSKathleen SaundersDLDiana L. MigliorettiPKPaul K. Crane

Group Health Cooperative · University of Washington · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Background

Epidemiologic data suggest an association between obesity and depression, but findings vary across studies and suggest a stronger relationship in women than men.

Objective

To evaluate the relationship between obesity and a range of mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders in the US general population.

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Keywords
  • Odds ratio
  • Agoraphobia
  • Obesity
  • Medicine
  • Depression (economics)
  • Mood
  • Body mass index
  • Psychiatry
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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