Key result
Depression in outpatients was associated with a 36% prevalence of metabolic syndrome at 6-year follow-up, correlating with current major depression and overeating.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence and what are the correlates of metabolic syndrome in depressive outpatients?
Population
121 depressive outpatients diagnosed at baseline with the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-III-R
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
6 years
Authors
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May warrant monitoring in depressive outpatients; leaves open causal mechanisms and prospective confirmation.
Cross-Sectional (n=121)
What is the prevalence and what are the correlates of metabolic syndrome in depressive outpatients?
Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent (36%) among outpatients with a history of depression, highlighting the need for targeted physical health monitoring in this population.
Heiskanen et al. (2006) conducted a cross-sectional in Depression (n=121). Depression was evaluated on Prevalence of metabolic syndrome. Depression in outpatients was associated with a 36% prevalence of metabolic syndrome at 6-year follow-up, correlating with current major depression and overeating.
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