Key result
Low serum cholesterol was not associated with depressive symptoms in older men or women, whereas poor health status and social factors were significant predictors.
Why the study?
Is low serum cholesterol associated with depressive symptoms in an elderly community cohort?
Population
2,805 community-dwelling adults (1,237 men and 1,568 women) aged 60+ years in Dubbo, NSW, Australia.
Comparison
Low serum cholesterol (evaluated by quintiles) vs Higher serum cholesterol quintiles
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Hypothesis-generating for low cholesterol-depression link in elderly; prospective studies required before any clinical consideration.
Cross-Sectional (n=2,805)
No
Is low serum cholesterol associated with depressive symptoms in an elderly community cohort?
Low serum cholesterol does not appear to be associated with depressive symptoms in the elderly, whereas poor health status and social factors are significant predictors.
McCallum et al. (1994) conducted a cross-sectional in Depressive symptoms (n=2,805). Low serum cholesterol vs. Higher serum cholesterol (quintiles) was evaluated on Depressive symptoms (measured by the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale). Low serum cholesterol was not associated with depressive symptoms in older men or women, whereas poor health status and social factors were significant predictors.
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