Proton pump inhibitor use and risk of depression and anxiety in children: nationwide cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Although some data have linked proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use to risk of depression and anxiety, there are no studies investigating this safety issue in children. This study investigated the association between PPI use and risk of depression and anxiety in children. We conducted a nationwide register-based cohort study in Sweden, July 1, 2007, to December 31, 2016. Following matching on age and propensity score, we included 29,320 pairs of PPI initiators and noninitiators among children aged 7-17 years old. The primary analysis examined the risk of incident depression and anxiety, a composite outcome defined as a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, or a prescription for an antidepressant. Children who initiated PPI use had higher hazards for risk of depression and anxiety compared with noni

SUBMITTER: Wang YH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9099128 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature