Why the study?
The study was designed to investigate the relationship between obesity and depression and anxiety by comparing depression and anxiety levels in obese and non-obese patients.
Is obesity associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety compared to non-obese individuals?
Case-Control (n=220)
No
Is obesity associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety compared to non-obese individuals?
Odds Ratio: 5.329 (95% CI 2.98–13.41)
p-value: p=0.012
Obesity is associated with significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety, with symptom severity increasing alongside body mass index.
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BALKOCA et al. (2023) conducted a case-control in Obesity (n=220). Moderate and severe depression symptoms vs. Absence of moderate/severe depression symptoms was evaluated on Obesity (OR 5.329, 95% CI 2.98-13.41, p=0.012).
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