Depression and Perceived Stress, but Not Anxiety, are Associated with Elevated Inflammation in an Obese Adult Population

Autor: Chenfang Miao, Bin Zou, Jiliang Chen
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Risk Management and Healthcare Policy. 13:1489-1497
ISSN: 1179-1594
Popis: Background Anxiety, depression and perceived stress are risk factors for adverse health problems. Inflammation participates in the development of chronic diseases such as psychiatric disorders. This study explored the relationships between inflammatory biomarkers and depression, anxiety and perceived stress in an obese adult population. Methods The relationships between psychological scores and inflammatory markers were analyzed. Results A higher BMI was not correlated with a higher anxiety score (P=0.152); however, BMI was positively associated with a higher depression score (P
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