Are overweight people more susceptible to anxiety?

Chichen ZhangMimi LiHuining ZhaoRuifang ZhuXiao ZhengJiao LuYufeng DuLingwei YuTingzhong Yang

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2018)

The prevalence of anxiety was high in the study population. Gender is a significant factor in the relationship between anxiety and BMI among empty nesters. The results intend to inform the government and media that overweight is a protective factor for anxiety among female empty nesters, necessitating a move toward eliminating weight bias.

Keyphrases

weight gain
sleep quality
weight loss
physical activity
body mass index
risk factors
mental health
body weight