Effects of Income Level on the Association Between Hypertension and Depression: 2010-2017 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study analyzed the associations of hypertension (HTN) with symptoms and diagnosis of depression by income level among Korean adults.

Methods

This study was based on the 2010-2017 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data; a total of 29 425 adults (aged 20 years or older) were analyzed. HTN was defined as a systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg, or use of hypertensive medications. Depression symptoms were evaluated based on a questionnaire about depression-related symptoms. A depression diagnosis was defined based on questionnaire responses indicating that a participant had been diagnosed with depression. Household income was divided into higher or lower income ranges based on the median income of the participan

SUBMITTER: Kang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7733750 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature