Association Between Increased Waist Circumference and Depression and Anxiety Trend

Association Between Increased Waist Circumference and Depression and Anxiety Trend

Introduction: Abdominal adiposity assessed by increased waist circumference and depression have both a high incidence and prevalence and are associated with increased general mortality and cardiovascular risk. Several studies showed a significant association between abdominal obesity, metabolic synd...

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Main Authors: Elena Bocicor Andreea, Gabriela Buicu, Andreea Varga, Tatar R, Daniela Sabau, Tilea I, Gabos-Grecu I
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-06-01
Series:Acta Medica Marisiensis
Subjects:
waist circumference
abdominal adiposity
depression
anxiety
hads questionnaire
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/amma-2015-0028
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Summary:Introduction: Abdominal adiposity assessed by increased waist circumference and depression have both a high incidence and prevalence and are associated with increased general mortality and cardiovascular risk. Several studies showed a significant association between abdominal obesity, metabolic syndrome and depression. Early detection of these associations is important for for prevention and treatment of this disease.
ISSN:2247-6113

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