Sex Differences in the Association of Depression Symptoms and Cardiovascular Disease in Adults in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study explores the relationship between depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the US adult population, focusing on sex differences.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (2013-2018).

Participants

A total of 14 699 community-dwelling adults (≥20 years).

Measure

The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) depression screening tool assessed depressive symptoms. CVD events included heart failure, coronary heart disease, angina, heart attack, or stroke.

Analysis

Adjusted prevalence ratios were estimated using a Poisson regression model.

Results

The study finds a positive association between CVD incidents and both mild to moderate depressive symptoms (aPR:1.42, P = .002) and

SUBMITTER: Thakur B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11528955 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature