Abstract
BackgroundMental and body weight disorders are among the major global health challenges, and their comorbidity may play an important role in treatment and prevention of both pathologies. A growing number of studies have examined the relationship between psychiatric status and body weight, but our knowledge is still limited.ObjectiveThe present study aims to investigate the cross-sectional relationships of psychiatric status and body mass index (BMI) in Málaga, a Mediterranean city in the South of Spain.Materials and MethodsA total of 563 participants were recruited from those who came to his primary care physician, using a systematic random sampling, non-proportional stratified by BMI categories. Structured clinical interviews were used to assess current Axes-I and II mental disorders according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR). BMI was calculated as weight (Kg) divided by square of height in meters (m2). Logistic regression was used to investigate the association between BMI and the presence of any mental disorder. BMI was introduced in the models using restricted cubic splines.ResultsWe found that high BMI values were directly associated with mood and adjustment disorders, and low BMI values were directly associated with avoidant and dependent personality disorders (PDs). We observed an inverse relationship between low BMI values and cluster A PDs. There were not significant relationships between anxiety or substance-related disorders and BMI.ConclusionPsychiatric status and BMI are related in a Mediterranean Spanish population. A multidisciplinary approach to both pathologies becomes increasingly more necessary.
Highlights
The association between mental health and body weight cannot be refused based on the current scientific literature[1,2,3,4]
We found that high body mass index (BMI) values were directly associated with mood and adjustment disorders, and low BMI values were directly associated with avoidant and dependent personality disorders (PDs)
Our results indicate that high body weight is directly associated with mood and adjustment disorders, and low body weight is directly associated with cluster C PDs
Summary
The association between mental health and body weight cannot be refused based on the current scientific literature[1,2,3,4]. Comorbidity between psychiatric and body weight disorders may play an important role in treatment and prevention of both pathologies. A multidisciplinary approach to both pathologies may be more effective This multidisciplinary approach should be based on the knowledge and understanding of the relationship between body weight and psychiatric status. Mental and body weight disorders are among the major global health challenges, and their comorbidity may play an important role in treatment and prevention of both pathologies.
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