Daily Step Count and Depression in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Recent evidence syntheses have supported the protective role of daily steps in decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. However, step count-based recommendations should cover additional health outcomes.

Objective

To synthesize the associations between objectively measured daily step counts and depression in the general adult population.

Data sources

In this systematic review and meta-analysis, a systematic search of the PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science databases was conducted from inception until May 18, 2024, to identify observational studies using search terms related to physical activity, measures of daily steps, and depression, among others. Supplementary search methods were also applied.

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SUBMITTER: Bizzozero-Peroni B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650418 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature