Stressful life events, gender and obesity: A prospective, population-based study of adolescents in British Columbia

ConclusionsResults suggest that the frequency of major life events may be an important social stressor associated with obesity in adolescents, particularly for young men. However, findings should be replicated in larger samples using measured anthropometry to inform future obesity prevention strategies.
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research