Impact of obesity on the mental health of Canadian adolescents in the Age group 12-17 years old
Team Members
Anna Ancy Kuruthukulangara, Dipalee Dineshbhai Parikh, Ebin Joy, Manav Narang, Meenu Michael
Abstract
Obesity rates in the adolescent population in Canada have risen dramatically over the last four decades. Research has shown that this affects physical, mental, and social health The purpose of this project is to raise awareness among the public, health professionals, and policymakers about the importance of obesity. Our analysis showed that obesity was inversely correlated with variables of both physical and mental health and that obesity impacts the life satisfaction of adolescents. Our research sheds light, on how adolescents’ changing lifestyles, behavioural philosophies, and attitudes would further impact the relationship between obesity and mental health.
Impact of OBESITY on the MENTAL HEALTH of Canadian Adolescents
