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Obesity - A Psychological Study


C. Gerhardt
J. Robbertse
N.F. Laubscher
J.P. Du Plessis

Abstract

The psychological aspects of weight reduction were evaluated using a representative sample of 100 overweight patients drawn from the Iscor population. Psychologically it was not possible to differentiate in advance between successful and unsuccessful reducers. It was found, 'however, that the majority of patients suffered from anxiety and depression, and needed continued emotional support while dieting.


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