The longitudinal association between chronic stress and (visceral) obesity over seven years in the general population: The Hoorn Studies.
Noreen Z SiddiquiJoline Wilhelma Johanna BeulensNina van der VlietNicole R den BraverPetra J M EldersFemke RuttersPublished in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2022)
Multiple stressful life events are associated with an increase in waist circumference and BMI in those with lower education. Smoking might play a mediating role in this association.