Key result
Serum cholesterol levels were significantly associated with depressive state after adjusting for confounding variables.
Why the study?
Is there an association between serum cholesterol levels and depressive state in human dock visitors?
Cross-Sectional (n=13,571)
Is there an association between serum cholesterol levels and depressive state in human dock visitors?
This study suggests a significant association between serum cholesterol levels and depressive state, independent of common confounders.
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Hypothesis-generating in cross-sectional data; leaves open causality and any cardiovascular implications.
Terao et al. (2000) conducted a cross-sectional in Depressive state (n=13,571). Serum cholesterol levels was evaluated on Depressive state. Serum cholesterol levels were significantly associated with depressive state after adjusting for confounding variables.
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