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Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Obese Patients with Chronic Illnesses: Prevalence and Associated Factors in North East MalaysiaDOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v18i2.40694 Abstract: Introduction: Concomitant obesity and chronic medical illness is a significant health problem in Malaysia and worldwide. The comorbid psychological impact in obese patients is associated with a social stigma and low self-esteem. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the factors associated with depression, anxiety and stress in obese patients with chronic medical illnesses attending an outpatient clinic
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