The longitudinal association between chronic stress and (visceral) obesity over seven years in the general population: The Hoorn Studies.
Siddiqui, Noreen Z Beulens, Joline W J van der Vliet, Nina den Braver, Nicole R Elders, Petra J M Rutters, Femke
Siddiqui, Noreen Z
Beulens, Joline W J
van der Vliet, Nina
den Braver, Nicole R
Elders, Petra J M
Rutters, Femke
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2022-07-18
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The longitudinal association between chronic stress and (visceral) obesity over seven years in the general population: The Hoorn Studies.
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International journal of obesity (2005)
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In total, 2416 participants with a mean age of 56.1 (±7.3) years, of which 51.4% were women, and 12.5% had a lower educational level from the Hoorn studies were followed for seven years. Stress was measured with a 'Serious Life Events' questionnaire, which was summed into a total score (range zero to ten events) and stratified to account for nonlinearity. Changes in visceral obesity were assessed by changes in BMI (kg/m2) and waist circumference (cm) in seven years. We used the product of coefficient approach to assess mediation of the following lifestyle factors: diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol intake. We analyzed associations between stressful life events and change in BMI and waist circumference with linear regression models.