Association between cardiometabolic index (CMI) and suicidal ideation: A cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2005 to 2018 data
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Elevated cardiometabolic index (CMI) is linked to increased suicidal ideation (SI) in US adults. Lifestyle interventions for high CMI may reduce SI risk.
Area Of Science
- Cardiovascular Health
- Mental Health Research
- Metabolic Syndrome
Background
- Suicide is a leading global cause of death, necessitating identification of modifiable risk factors.
- Suicidal ideation (SI) is a critical precursor to suicide.
- Cardiometabolic factors, like the cardiometabolic index (CMI), are increasingly studied for their impact on mental health.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the correlation between cardiometabolic index (CMI) levels and suicidal ideation (SI) in adult Americans.
- To analyze data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2005-2018.
- To adjust for demographic, physical, and laboratory factors in assessing the CMI-SI relationship.
Main Methods
- Utilized NHANES data (2005-2018) from 15,849 adult participants.
- Conducted multivariate logistic regression analysis to assess the association between CMI and SI.
- Examined demographic, physical examination, and laboratory data, including lipid profiles.
Main Results
- A significant positive association was found between CMI and SI (adjusted OR = 1.07, 95% CI: 1.02-1.13, P = .0029).
- A nonlinear, inverted U-shaped relationship between CMI and SI was identified, with a breakpoint around CMI = 2.08.
- Consistent findings were observed across various demographic and clinical subgroups.
Conclusions
- Elevated CMI levels are substantially correlated with increased SI incidence in the US population.
- Early interventions targeting individuals with high CMI, including lifestyle changes, may help mitigate SI risk.
- Further research into cardiometabolic health's role in mental well-being is warranted.
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