The Role of Socioeconomic Position in the Association Between Mental Disorders and Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Studies are lacking summarizing how the association between mental disorders and mortality varies by socioeconomic position (SEP), particularly considering different aspects of SEP, specific types of mental disorders, and causes of death.

Objective

To investigate the role of SEP in the association between mental disorders and mortality and the association between SEP and mortality among people with mental disorders.

Data sources

MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, and Web of Science were searched from January 1, 1980, through April 3, 2023, and a snowball search of reference and citation lists was conducted.

Study selection

Inclusion criteria were observational studies estimating the associations between different types of mental disorders and mortality, stra

SUBMITTER: Chen D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10652216 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature