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ea0029p1278 | Obesity | ICEECE2012

Evaluation of depressive symptoms and quality of life in obese patients

Angay S. , Haydardedeoglu F. , Kirim S. , Bozkirli E. , Canataroglu A.

Objective: Obesity is a chronic disorder and a serious public health problem. Obesity which affects quality of life cause several physical and psychological problems. The aim of the current study was to evaluate depressive symptoms and quality of life in a group of obese patients.Material and methods: A total of 203 subjects, 103 obese patients with no chronic disorders except diabetes mellitus and hypertension and 100 healthy subjects with normal weight...