Weight underestimation linked to anxiety and depression in a cross-sectional study of overweight individuals in a Sami and non-Sami Norwegian population: the SAMINOR Study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:Underestimation of overweight/obesity may prevent weight loss attempts, resulting in further weight gain and maintenance of overweight. Mental health benefits may nevertheless surpass negative consequences. Our main objective was to study the association between underestimation of overweight/obesity and symptoms of anxiety and depression in Sami and non-Sami populations. DESIGN:Population-based cross-sectional study. SETTING:The SAMINOR 2 Clinical Study with participants from 10 municipalities in Northern Norway enrolled between 2012 and 2014. PARTICIPANTS:The study included 3266 adults of multiethnic rural origin with overweight/obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2) whereof 1384 underestimated their weight (42%). PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES:Primary outcome measur

SUBMITTER: Kvaloy K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6858251 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature