Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health: Insights From the UK Biobank Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading global health concern. Emerging evidence suggests a potential protective role of well-being in reducing CVD risk.

Methods and results

We conducted a cohort analysis using the UK Biobank data set, encompassing 121 317 participants. We assessed the well-being of participants using a well-being index derived from baseline questionnaires. Well-being categories were derived by latent class analysis using general happiness and satisfaction with family, friendships, health, and finance situations. The relationship between well-being and 4 major CVDs was analyzed using Cox proportional hazards models and Mendelian randomization. The study also examined the impacts of well-being on lifestyle factors and inflammatory markers, and

SUBMITTER: Zhong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11681495 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature