Key result
Persistent hypercholesterolemia in young adults was associated with significantly higher depression scores compared to temporary hypercholesterolemia (17.6 vs 14.7, p<0.01).
Why the study?
Does persistent hypercholesterolemia associate with increased depressive mood in young adults with initial hypercholesterolemia?
Cohort (n=114)
No
Does persistent hypercholesterolemia associate with increased depressive mood in young adults with initial hypercholesterolemia?
Absolute Event Rate: 17.6% vs 14.7%
p-value: p=<0.01
Depressive mood is independently associated with persistent hypercholesterolemia in young adults, suggesting psychological assessment may be relevant during lipid screening.
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Mood states may distinguish persistent from temporary hypercholesterolemia in young adults; leaves open need for psychological assessment in screening.
Nakao et al. (2001) conducted a cohort in Hypercholesterolemia (n=114). Persistent hypercholesterolemia vs. Temporary hypercholesterolemia was evaluated on POMS depression score (p=<0.01). Persistent hypercholesterolemia in young adults was associated with significantly higher depression scores compared to temporary hypercholesterolemia (17.6 vs 14.7, p<0.01).
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