Why the study?
Is major depression associated with altered regional body fat distribution in women compared to healthy controls?
Population
56 females, comprising 11 women with a depressive syndrome and 45 healthy female volunteers matched for age…
Comparison
Major depression (MD) vs Healthy female volunteers matched for age and…
Design
Case-control
Authors
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No clinical action warranted yet in depression; hypothesis-generating for HPA axis effects on regional adiposity.
Is major depression associated with altered regional body fat distribution in women compared to healthy controls?
Women with major depression exhibit increased regional adiposity in the upper abdomen, neck, and arms, suggesting a Cushing-like habitus potentially linked to HPA axis dysregulation.
Ludescher et al. (2011) studied this question.
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