Association between depressive symptoms and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in diabetes patients: A national
Zheng Zhang1, Huijie Xu2, Yun Meng1
1Key Laboratory of Brain, Cognition and Education Sciences, Ministry of Education, School of Psychology, Center for Studies of Psychological Application, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Background:
Depression is a significant psychological burden frequently observed among diabetic patients, and it has been increasingly linked to higher mortality risks, particularly from cardiovascular diseases. Clarifying why depression contributes to these risks is essential for effective intervention strategies.
Methods:
This national cohort study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (2005-2018), analyzing 4743 diabetic patients. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the PHQ-9 scale, and mortality data were linked through the National Death Index. The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) was calculated to evaluate its mediating role in the relationship between depressive symptoms and mortality.
Results:
Depressive symptoms significantly increased all-cause (HR = 1.32, 95 % CI = 1.07-1.63) and cardiovascular mortality (HR = 1.73, 95 % CI = 1.23-2.42) even after adjustments. SII mediated 8.0 % of the association with all-cause mortality and 6.0 % with cardiovascular mortality. Subgroup analyses revealed varied impacts based on demographic characteristics.
Conclusion:
Depressive symptoms are linked to heightened mortality risks in diabetic patients, with SII serving as a critical mediating factor. Comprehensive management addressing both mental health and inflammation is essential for improving outcomes in this population.
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