Growing Up Poor Impacts Physical and Mental Health in Young Adults

06/24/2014, Journal of Adolescent Health - Socioeconomic adversity during childhood increases the likelihood of both depression and higher body mass index (BMI) in early adolescence, which can worsen and lead to illness for young adults, according to a new report in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Source: Health Behavior News Service - June 25, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news