https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/b-tdo120320.php
News Release 7-Dec-2020
BMJ
Teens who are unhappy with their physical appearance are at significantly heightened risk of depression by the time they reach early adulthood, reveals the first UK study of its kind, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
The size of the increased risk ranges from 50% to 285%, the findings show, with boys more likely to experience severe depression than girls.
Dislike of one's physical appearance, formally known as body dissatisfaction, affects up to 61% of teens worldwide. It has been identified as a risk factor for eating disorders, unhealthy behaviours, and poor mental health.
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