Why the study?
Do depressive symptoms increase mortality in US adults?
Do depressive symptoms increase mortality in US adults?
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Depressive symptoms have a graded positive association with mortality among US adults.
In this prospective cohort study of a nationally representative sample of US adults, there was a graded positive association between depressive symptoms and mortality. Public health efforts to improve awareness and treatment of depression and associated risk factors could support a comprehensive, nationwide strategy to reduce the burden of depression.
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