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What is the prevalence, and what are the clinical correlates, of insulin resistance in young people presenting for mental health care? A cross-sectional study.

Elizabeth M ScottJoanne Sarah CarpenterFrank IorfinoShane P M CrossDaniel F HermensJeanne GehueChloe WilsonDjango WhiteSharon L NaismithAdam J GuastellaIan B Hickie
Published in: BMJ open (2019)
Emerging IR is evident in a significant subgroup of young people presenting to primary care-based mental health services. While the major modifiable risk factor is BMI, a large proportion of the variance is not accounted for by other demographic, clinical or treatment factors. Given the early emergence of IR, secondary prevention interventions may need to commence prior to the development of full-threshold or major mood or psychotic disorders.
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