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Path diagram of simple mediation.
Notes: a, BMI–mediator relationship; b, mediator–QoL relationship, controlling for BMI; c′, direct effect; ab, indirect effect; total effect: c=c′+ab.
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; QoL, quality of life.
