Physical Activity and Depression's Correlation
Location
Guzman Lecture Hall, Dominican University of California
Start Date
4-20-2017 12:30 PM
End Date
4-20-2017 1:30 PM
Student Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor(s)
Brett Bayles, MPH, Ph.D.
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
In the U.S. today there as been an increase in obesity. According to the National Institute of Health, “More than one-third of adults are considered to be obese”. Depression has also risen, according to the Journal of American College Health between 9.5% and 31.3% of college students suffer from depression. There have been past studies where a decrease in physical activity leads to an increase in depression.
Physical Activity and Depression's Correlation
Guzman Lecture Hall, Dominican University of California
In the U.S. today there as been an increase in obesity. According to the National Institute of Health, “More than one-third of adults are considered to be obese”. Depression has also risen, according to the Journal of American College Health between 9.5% and 31.3% of college students suffer from depression. There have been past studies where a decrease in physical activity leads to an increase in depression.