AIIMS Study: Body Image Distress Hits Extremes
Latest AIIMS Delhi study finds nearly 50% of underweight and obese young adults suffer from severe body image anxiety and low confidence. Read the 2026 health report.
NEW DELHI-A groundbreaking study by AIIMS New Delhi, published in the Journal of Education and Health Promotion, reveals that nearly 50% of underweight and obese young adults experience moderate to severe body image concerns. The research highlights a hidden mental health crisis.
The findings show that while obese individuals struggle with high self-consciousness, underweight participants face the most severe lack of confidence. Researchers emphasize the urgent need for "body image literacy" in healthcare policies to address anxiety and social judgment.
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