Dose-dependent association between body mass index and mental health and changes over time

JAMA Psychiatry

2024-05-15

(Press-News.org) About The Study: This study revealed a U-shaped association between adolescent body mass index and mental health, which was consistent across sex and grades and became stronger over time. These insights emphasize the need for targeted interventions addressing body image and mental health, and call for further research into underlying mechanisms.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Shanquan Chen, Ph.D., email Shanquan.chen@lshtm.ac.uk.

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(10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.0921)

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