Key result
Higher depression scores linked to ~48% greater metabolic syndrome odds per SD in Japanese men.
Why the study?
The association between psychological distress and metabolic syndrome among Japanese urban residents was not well established.
Is psychological distress associated with metabolic syndrome in Japanese urban residents?
Population
1,613 men and women aged 30-79 in Takarazuka, Japan
Comparison
Higher versus lower psychological distress assessed by General Health Questionnaire
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Psychological distress was associated with MetS; leaves open whether screening or intervention improves outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,613)
No
Is psychological distress associated with metabolic syndrome in Japanese urban residents?
Odds Ratio: 1.48 (95% CI 1.19–1.84)
p-value: p=<0.001
Depressive symptoms are significantly associated with metabolic syndrome and elevated fasting glucose in urban Japanese men, highlighting a potential psychological component to cardiometabolic risk.
Nishina et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in Metabolic Syndrome (n=1,613). Psychological distress (depression score) vs. Lower depression score was evaluated on Metabolic syndrome (Japanese criteria) in men per 1 standard deviation increment in depression score (OR 1.48, 95% CI 1.19-1.84, p=<0.001). An increment of one standard deviation in the depression score was significantly associated with a 48% higher odds of metabolic syndrome (OR 1.48) among urban Japanese men.
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