الفهرس 
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Abstract
Obesity has become a major contributor to the global burden of chronic disease and disability. The prevalence rate of obesity in adults is 32 % in Egypt. Depression and obesity are common. Studies have consistently found a modest association between depression and obesity. Meta-analysis of 17 community-based studies found that obese people were 1.18 times more likely to have depressive symptoms than those who were not obese. In many countries, including Australia, the UK, and Canada, clinical practice guidelines recommend that family physicians play a role in the management of both obesity and depression. The frequency with which these conditions are encountered in primary care suggests that family physicians may need to be equipped to provide comprehensive care to patients with depression and obesity. There is no enough data base for the association between obesity and depression in Egypt and also the prevalence of depression in obese adults which needs further studies.
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