Association of dietary behaviour and depression among adolescents in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study

CONCLUSIONS: One out of every four Malaysian adolescents was identified to experience depression. Depression was linked to several factors, such as being female, belonging to higher grade levels, identifying as Malays, Other Bumiputeras, or belonging to other ethnicities, and participating in the consumption of fast food, carbonated soft drinks, and fruits. To address these observations, it is crucial to formulate effective public health programmes that prioritize adolescent mental health and encourage the adoption of healthy eating habits.PMID:38017532 | DOI:10.1186/s41043-023-00480-5
Source: Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research