Key result
Comorbid generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder showed the strongest positive relationship with hypertension compared to either condition alone or neither condition.
Why the study?
Is there an association between generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, their comorbidity, and hypertension in middle-aged men?
Cross-Sectional (n=4,180)
Is there an association between generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, their comorbidity, and hypertension in middle-aged men?
Comorbid generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder are strongly associated with hypertension in middle-aged men, highlighting the need to consider both conditions in cardiovascular risk assessment.
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Comorbid anxiety and depression associated with hypertension in middle-aged men; hypothesis-generating, prospective studies needed before practice change.
Carroll et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and hypertension (n=4,180). Generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, alone or comorbid vs. Neither condition was evaluated on Hypertension. Comorbid generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder showed the strongest positive relationship with hypertension compared to either condition alone or neither condition.
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