UNLABELLED: Depression and obesity are important in children because they affect health in childhood and later life. The exact relationship between obesity and depression, especially in children, remains undefined. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Using a cross-sectional chart review design, our study looked at a weight management clinic-based sample of 117 obese children, 7 to 17 years old, to determine the relationship between absolute BMI and depression as measured by the Children's Depression Index (CDI) while accounting for confounders, such as the child's medical problems, physical activity, and family structure. RESULTS: There was no correlation between depression as measured by the CDI and increasing BMI in obese children seeking weight management. However, we did demonstrate a positive correlation between depression and paternal absence and daily television/computer/video game time. CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians should encourage decreasing screen time and might consider family therapy for obese children in families that lack paternal involvement.
UNLABELLED: Depression and obesity are important in children because they affect health in childhood and later life. The exact relationship between obesity and depression, especially in children, remains undefined. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Using a cross-sectional chart review design, our study looked at a weight management clinic-based sample of 117 obesechildren, 7 to 17 years old, to determine the relationship between absolute BMI and depression as measured by the Children's Depression Index (CDI) while accounting for confounders, such as the child's medical problems, physical activity, and family structure. RESULTS: There was no correlation between depression as measured by the CDI and increasing BMI in obesechildren seeking weight management. However, we did demonstrate a positive correlation between depression and paternal absence and daily television/computer/video game time. CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians should encourage decreasing screen time and might consider family therapy for obesechildren in families that lack paternal involvement.
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