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Mental, physical, and social well-being and quality of life in healthy young adult twin pairs discordant and concordant for body mass index.

Sakris K E KupilaBram J BerntzenMaheswary MuniandyAila J AholaJaakko KaprioAila RissanenKirsi H Pietiläinen
Published in: PloS one (2023)
In conclusion, this study underscores the notable association between elevated BMI and physical well-being and to a lesser extent between elevated BMI and depressive symptoms, while revealing no discernible connections with anxiety, self-esteem, life satisfaction, or social well-being.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • weight gain
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • sleep quality
  • social support
  • childhood cancer