Obese children being bullied can lead to depression, loneliness and anxiety

Obese children being bullied can lead to depression, loneliness and anxiety: A new study that states obese children are more bullied in comparison to thinner children.

Bullying obese children can lead to depression, loneliness and anxiety. Researchers state that the key reason behind children being bullied is obesity. Obese children are more and more likely to be bullied irrespective of numerous potential socio-demographic, academic or social differences.

Bullying has risen to epidemic proportions so one should reduce bullying children. Researchers concluded that “Being obese by itself seems to increase the likelihood of being a victim of bullying.” Interventions and awareness programmes are urgently needed in this regard.