Association of obesity with anxiety, depression and emotional well being:a community survey
Jorm, Anthony F; Korten, Ailsa; Christensen, Helen; Jacomb, Trish; Parslow, Ruth; Rodgers, Bryan
Description
Objective: To investigate the association of obesity with anxiety, depression and emotional well-being (positive and negative affect) in three age groups. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out in Canberra and the neighbouring town of Queanbeyan, Australia, with a random sample from the electoral roll of 2,280 persons aged 20-24, 2,334 aged 40-44, and 2,305 aged 60-64. Results: Self-reported height and weight were used to classify participants as underweight (body mass index of less...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2003 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/76831 |
Source: | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health |
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