Association between Obesity and Depression and Anxiety Disorders: Results from the 2008 National Health Interview Survey
Introduction: Obesity is one of the most important medical problems in the U.S. and is considered to be an epidemic with over 30% of the population being obese. Obesity is associated with increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers and a shorter life expectancy...
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VCU Scholars Compass
2009
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| Online Access: | http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/1988 http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2987&context=etd |