Interrelationships between mental health and cardiovascular health: a Petri net approach in young adults
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Stress, anxiety, and depression are key factors contributing to the development of obesity and cardiovascular diseases. This mixed prospective study among university students at the Faculty of Medicine, UNAM, evaluated cardiovascular health parameters and depressive symptoms using the Beck Depression Inventory and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Results showed that only 3% of women had ideal cardiovascular health, while 80% of men had a normal BMI. Depressive symptoms correlated with sleep quality. The qualitative study, through focus groups, revealed how mental health influences the predisposition to obesity and cardiovascular diseases. A conceptual model based on Petri (1962) nets was designed, visualizing the complex interrelations between mental health, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. This model highlights the importance of addressing both mental and physical health integrally in public health strategies.
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