Research Article: The Nonlinear Relationship Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Perceived Depression in the Chinese Population
Introduction:
According to the World Health Organization, depression is a prevalent mental disorder affecting % of adults worldwide. Depression is linked with a host of diseases, including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular illness. , In particular, there is a correlation between obesity and depression, and it is found that obesity increases the risk of depression. , This may be attributed to shared risk factors such as less-healthy eating habits, physical inactivity, disrupted sleeping patterns and substance abuse. However,…
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