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Obesity and the Initial Diagnosis of Mental Disorders: A Cohort Analysis of 10 Million Adults in the UK

  • By

  • Xue Dong

  • Paul Aveyard

  • Xiaochen Yang

  • Mika Kivimaki

  • Shanquan Chen

  • Joseph Firth

  • Cynthia Wright Drakesmith

  • Min Gao

  • November 29, 2025

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    Obesity is linked to a higher prevalence of mental illnesses, with 20%-60% of individuals with obesity experiencing mental health issues.

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    The study analyzed data from over 10 million adults in the UK to investigate the relationship between BMI and the first onset of mental disorders.

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    Sex, age, and ethnicity may influence the association between BMI and mental illnesses, highlighting the need for demographic-specific research.

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    Obesity increases the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, which often co-occur with mental illnesses, complicating the understanding of their relationship.

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    The findings aim to inform early intervention and prevention strategies for mental disorders linked to obesity and underweight conditions.

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Obesity and the Initial Diagnosis of Mental Disorders: A Cohort Analysis of 10 Million Adults in the UK

  • by Xue Dong, Paul Aveyard, Xiaochen Yang, Mika Kivimaki, Shanquan Chen, Joseph Firth, Cynthia Wright Drakesmith, Min Gao

  • November 29, 2025

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