Obesity and Onset of Depression Among U.S. Middle-Aged and Older Adults
This longitudinal study analyzed data from 6,514 U.S. adults born between 1931 and 1941, who were free of clinically relevant depressive symptoms in 1994. Over a 16-year follow-up period, the study found that overweight and obese individuals had a higher risk of developing depression compared to those with normal weight.
June 26, 2025
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