Key result
Metabolic syndrome and inflammation (hsCRP) were independently associated with depressive symptoms in older adults (MetS B=1.446, p=0.025; hsCRP B=7.649, p<0.0001).
Why the study?
Are metabolic syndrome and inflammation associated with depressive symptoms in older people?
Cross-Sectional (n=133)
Are metabolic syndrome and inflammation associated with depressive symptoms in older people?
Effect estimate: B = 1.446
p-value: p=0.025
Metabolic syndrome and systemic inflammation (hsCRP) are independently associated with depressive symptoms and worse cognitive function in older adults.
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May inform holistic assessment in older adults with depression; leaves open causality and need for interventional trials.
Viscogliosi et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Metabolic syndrome and depressive symptoms (n=133). Metabolic syndrome vs. Without metabolic syndrome was evaluated on Depressive symptoms (B = 1.446, p=0.025). Metabolic syndrome and inflammation (hsCRP) were independently associated with depressive symptoms in older adults (MetS B=1.446, p=0.025; hsCRP B=7.649, p<0.0001).
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