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  • Depression is known to affect lung function in older adults.
  • The relationship between depression and lung function in young adults remains under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between depression and lung function in healthy young adults.
  • To determine if depression is an independent predictor of lung dysfunction in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 352 college students.
  • Spirometry was used to measure lung function parameters like FEV1 and PEF.
  • The Zung Self-rating Depression Scale assessed depression severity.

Main Results:

  • Mild depression was associated with reduced FEV1 and a higher risk of lower PEF.
  • Moderate-to-severe depression showed a significant negative relationship with FEV1.
  • Depression was prevalent in 9.9% (mild) and 7.4% (moderate-to-severe) of students.

Conclusions:

  • Depression is significantly associated with decreased lung function in young adults.
  • Moderate-to-severe depression is an independent predictor of reduced FEV1 among Chinese college students.