Inequalities in somatic comorbidities among immigrants and Norwegians with and without common mental disorders: a national register study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Comorbidity between mental disorders and somatic diseases exacerbates health outcomes and contributes to premature mortality. However, differences in this comorbidity among immigrant groups compared to the majority population are unclear. This study aims to examine disparities in the risk relationship between common mental disorders (CMDs) and somatic diseases among the majority population (Norwegians) and various immigrant groups.

Methods

This national register study uses information from 3 142 925 residents aged 18+on diagnosed CMDs and selected somatic diseases for years 2008-2016. Poisson regression models were used to study the association between CMD and somatic diseases (i.e., cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), endocrine and metabolic diseases, cancer, and infect

SUBMITTER: Abebe DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12572047 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature