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World J Psychiatry. Jun 19, 2025; 15(6): 107795
Published online Jun 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i6.107795
Central obesity and post-stroke depression: Implications for stroke recovery
Eguono Deborah Akpoveta, Uchenna Esther Okpete, Haewon Byeon
Eguono Deborah Akpoveta, Department of Community Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba 322022, Delta, Nigeria
Uchenna Esther Okpete, Department of Digital Anti-aging Healthcare (BK21), Inje University, Gimhae 50834, South Korea
Haewon Byeon, Worker’s Care and Digital Health Lab, Department of Future Technology, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan 31253, South Korea
Co-first authors: Eguono Deborah Akpoveta and Uchenna Esther Okpete.
Author contributions: Akpoveta ED, Okpete UE were involved in data interpretation and developed the methodology, they contributed equally to this article, they are the co-first authors of this manuscript; Byeon H designed the study; Akpoveta ED, Okpete UE, and Byeon H assisted in writing this article; and all authors thoroughly reviewed and endorsed the final manuscript.
Supported by The New Professor Research Program of Korean Technology in 2025.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Haewon Byeon, PhD, Associate Professor, Director, Worker’s Care and Digital Health Lab, Department of Future Technology, Korea University of Technology and Education, 1600, Chungjeol-ro, Cheonan 31253, South Korea. bhwpuma@naver.com
Received: March 30, 2025
Revised: April 17, 2025
Accepted: May 15, 2025
Published online: June 19, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Post-stroke depression remains a major challenge in stroke rehabilitation and is often influenced by metabolic and inflammatory factors associated with obesity. The weight-to-waist index has emerged as a promising tool for assessing central obesity, offering better predictive value than the traditional body mass index. Recognizing the weight-to-waist index as a critical factor in post-stroke depression risk assessment could enhance early detection and intervention strategies, ultimately improving long-term outcomes for stroke survivors.