reviewArchives of General PsychiatryMar 1, 2010GREEN OA

Overweight, Obesity, and Depression

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Abstract

CONTEXT: Association between obesity and depression has repeatedly been established. For treatment and prevention purposes, it is important to acquire more insight into their longitudinal interaction. OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the longitudinal relationship between depression, overweight, and obesity and to identify possible influencing factors. DATA SOURCES: Studies were found using PubMed, PsycINFO, and EMBASE databases and selected on several criteria. STUDY SELECTION: Studies examining the longitudinal bidirectional relation between depression and overweight (body mass index 25-29.99) or obesity (body mass index > or =30) were selected. DATA EXTRACTION: Unadjusted and…

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