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Are the fat more jolly?

Robert E Roberts1, William J Strawbridge, Stephane Deleger

  • 1The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, 77225, USA. reroberts@sph.uth.tmc.edu

Annals of Behavioral Medicine : a Publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
|August 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Obesity does not protect mental health. Research shows obese individuals may face increased risks for poorer mental health, particularly depression, highlighting the need for further investigation into this association.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Epidemiology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Obesity is a growing public health concern.
  • The relationship between obesity and mental health requires further clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between obesity and eight mental health indicators in older adults.
  • To determine if obesity has a protective effect on mental health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized two waves of panel study data from community residents aged 50 and older.
  • Examined associations between obesity and mental health indicators including happiness, life satisfaction, and depression.
  • Employed bivariate analyses and statistical controls for covariates and baseline mental health.

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Main Results:

  • No protective effect of obesity on any of the eight mental health outcomes was observed.
  • Obesity was associated with poorer mental health in five outcomes via bivariate analysis.
  • After controlling for baseline mental health and covariates, increased risk was primarily linked to depression.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity is not associated with better mental health outcomes in older adults.
  • Obesity may increase the risk for depression and other mental health issues.
  • Further research is warranted due to conflicting findings in existing literature.