Being obese cause Depression

Researchers looked at UK Biobank data from more than 48,000 people with depression, comparing them with a control group of more than 290,000 people born between 1938 and 1971, who provided medical and genetic information.

"We separated the psychological component of obesity from the impact of obesity-related health problems using genes associated with higher body mass index (BMI), but with lower risk of diseases like diabetes," Prof Hypponen says.

"These genes were just as strongly associated with depression as those genes associated with higher BMI and diabetes. This suggests that being overweight causes depression both with and without related health issues -- particularly in women"

At the other ends of the BMI spectrum, very thin men are more prone to depression that either men of normal weight or very thin women.

"The current global obesity epidemic is very concerning," Prof Hypponen says. "Alongside depression, the two are estimated to cost the global community trillions of dollars each year.

"Our research shows that being overweight doesn't just increase the risks of chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease; it can also lead to depression," Prof Hypponen says.

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Official Invitation WCDA 2019

Dear Colleagues

We are pleased to welcome you to attend our event "7th World Congress on Depression and Anxiety" in Seoul, South Korea. The conference is scheduled in the month of February 27-28, 2019. 

WCDA 2019 is a 2-day event offering the Exhibition, at venue to showcase the new and emerging technologies and have wider sessions involving Keynote presentation, Oral, YRF (student presentation), poster, e-poster presentations. World-renowned speakers and eminent delegates across the globe attending the conference, to share their valuable presentation on the most recent and advanced techniques, developments, and the newest updates are the prominent features of the conference.

Conference Highlights 

• Depression and Mental Health
• Anxiety and its Disorders
• Stress Management and Therapies
• Suicide and its Prevention
• Neurobiology of Depression
• Neuromodulation Techniques
• Specific Phobias and Treatment
• Stress and Insomnia
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Sexual Abuse and Substance Use Disorders
• Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders
• Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
• Yoga and Holistic Health
• Psychopharmacology
• Mindfulness for Mental Well-being

kindly submit your research topic and be a part of our conference Come and join this felicitous event in Seoul, South Korea and support us in making the Conference a huge success

Best wishes 

Breccan Smith 

Program Manager 

WCDA 2019