Association between obesity and depressive symptoms among U.S. Military active duty service personnel, 2002 |
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Authors: | Kress Amii M Peterson Michael R Hartzell Michael C |
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Institution: | Center for Health Care Management Studies, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), TRICARE Management Activity, Health Program Analysis and Evaluation, Falls Church, VA 22041-3206, United States. amii.kress@tma.osd.mil |
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Abstract: | PURPOSE: The association between obesity and depression remains equivocal. The purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence and association of obesity and depressive symptoms among military personnel. METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis was performed using data (N=10,040) from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Survey of Health-Related Behaviors. Prevalence odds ratios were calculated to describe the association between obesity and depressive symptoms. RESULTS: Approximately 10% of active duty men and 4% of active duty women were obese. The prevalence of depressive symptoms ranged from approximately 16% of overweight men to 49% of obese women. Obese men and women and underweight men had increased odds of depressive symptoms as compared with normal-weight individuals. CONCLUSIONS: The DoD should emphasize prevention and regular screening for obesity and depressive symptoms to improve readiness and reduce health care costs and disease burden in this cohort. |
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Keywords: | DoD Department of Defense BMI body mass index NHLBI National Heart Lung and Blood Institute POR prevalence odds ratio CI confidence interval HRB Survey of Health-Related Behaviors Among Military Personnel USPSTF United States Preventive Services Task Force |
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