Comorbid Depression in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Compared With Other Cancers.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Depression is more prevalent among individuals with cancer than in the general population and is correlated with increased mortality in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) in particular.

Objective

To compare the prevalence of depression between patients with HNC and patients with other cancers.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study used population-level data on patients aged 18 years or older with cancer who participated in the 2019 National Health Interview Survey and had completed the Personal Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8). The analysis was performed between August 7, 2023, and April 5, 2024.

Exposure

Any cancer diagnosis.

Main outcomes and measures

The main outcome was prevalence and severity of depression

SUBMITTER: Martinez MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11581613 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature