Associations between overweight and mental health problems among adolescents, and the mediating role of victimization

Associations between overweight and mental health problems among adolescents, and the mediating role of victimization

Abstract Background Evidence has not been conclusive on whether adolescent overweight is associated with mental health, possibly caused by indirect, yet untested associations. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the association between overweight or obesity and mental health problems...

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Main Authors: Cornelia Leontine van Vuuren, Gusta G. Wachter, René Veenstra, Judith J. M. Rijnhart, Marcel F. van der Wal, Mai J. M. Chinapaw, Vincent Busch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Overweight
Obesity
Mental health problems
Bullying victimization
Youth
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6832-z

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