Childhood Obesity Can Increase Risk of Depression in Adulthood

Being overweight or obese between eight and 13 years of age increased the risk of lifetime major depressive disorder. The research team also found that being overweight during childhood and carrying excess weight in adulthood quadrupled the chance of developing depression compared to only being overweight as an adult.

Childhood obesity: A risk factor for depression in adulthood
- Being overweight at age 8 or 13 tripled depression risk
- Childhood as well as adulthood obesity increased risk by 4 times

Can Childhood Obesity Increase Lifetime Risk of Depression?

Being overweight or obese during childhood is a stronger predictor of depression later in life. Maintaining normal weight from early life can prevent depression. Read More

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Childhood Obesity Can Increase Risk of Depression in Adulthood

Can Childhood Obesity Increase Lifetime Risk of Depression?

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