The impact of alcohol consumption on the relationship between depression and chronic diarrhea: a cross-sectional study analysis on NHANES (2005-2010).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol consumption, depression, and chronic diarrhea are all public health issues of concern, with irreversible consequences for individual health and significant economic burdens on health care systems. Previous studies have shown that depression increases the risk of developing chronic diarrhea, but few studies have explored whether alcohol consumption has an effect on the relationship between depression and chronic diarrhea.

Objective

To explore the effect of alcohol consumption on the relationship between depression and chronic diarrhea.

Methods

12,538 adults (≥20 years) in NHANES from 2005-2010 were analyzed. Participants were stratified according to drinking status, and differences between the risk of depression and chronic diarrhea among participant

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11392863 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature