A cross-sectional analysis of the association between physical activity, depression, and all-cause mortality in Americans over 50 years old.

ABSTRACT: Depression is estimated to be the second leading cause of disability in the United States and is associated with a 52% increased risk of death. Lifestyle components may have an important role in depression pathogenesis. The aims of this study were to analyze the association of meeting the physical activity (PA) recommendation guidelines and depression, and to analyze the all-cause mortality risk of the joint association of PA and depression. This cross-sectional study included 7201 participants from the 2007-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey aged ≥ 50 years and linked to National Death Index records through December 31, 2015. Depression was defined as a score ≥ 10 using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). PA was self-reported, and total PA was used to classify par

SUBMITTER: Perez-Lasierra JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8846564 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature