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Monday, October 13, 2008

Overweight and Obese Teens More Likely to Have Considered Suicide

A British study has found that teenagers who are overweight or obese are more likely to have considered suicide than those who are at a healthy weight. The study, which was conducted through the University of Liverpool, involved a survey of 799 students of various weights.
"A linear relationship existed between suicidal ideal and BMI, with overweight and obese adolescents experiencing the highest rates of 26.8 percent - more than twice the average prevalence for the entire group."
The study also found that teenagers who had high suicidal risks also scored higher on the Eating Disorders Inventory - showing they're also at greater risk of developing eating disorders. Source: MediLexicon News

Labels: overweight, mental_health, suicide

Posted By: Aspen Education Group