Association between Body Mass Index and depression: the "fat and jolly" hypothesis for adolescents girls

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Results concerning the association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and depression in adolescence are conflicting, some describing a linear association (increase in BMI with level of depression), some a U-shaped association (both underw...

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Main Authors: Speranza Mario, Revah-Levy Anne, Barry Caroline, Hassler Christine, Gasquet Isabelle, Moro Marie-Rose, Falissard Bruno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/649