Observational and genetic evidence shows the link between visceral fat and depression risk, suggesting intervention opportunities.
Our study highlights a positive association between visceral fat and depression. Furthermore, participants who regularly engage in physical activity and have low VATV levels are more strongly associated with a reduced prevalence of depression. Importantly, the causal association between them was confirmed. These findings underscore the potential of managing visceral fat to prevent depression.
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