Anxiety, Family Functioning and Neuroendocrine Biomarkers in Obese Children

Introduction: This observational study explores potential links between obese children’s cortisol, and parental mental state, family functioning, and the children’s symptoms of anxiety and depression. Material and Methods: A non-random sample of 104 obese children (55 boys), mean age 10.9 years (sta...

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Main Authors: Inês Pinto, Simon Wilkinson, Daniel Virella, Marta Alves, Conceição Calhau, Rui Coelho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2017-04-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
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Online Access:http://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/7919