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Visceral Adiposity Index Is a Measure of the Likelihood of Developing Depression Among Adults in the United States

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Depression is a serious mental disorder often accompanied by emotional and physiological disorders. Visceral fat index (VAI) is the current standard method in the evaluation of visceral fat deposition. In this study, we explored the association between VAI and depression in the American population using NHANES data. Methods: A total of 2,577 patients were enrolled for this study. Data were collected through structured questionnaires. Subgroup analysis for the relationship between VAI and depression was evaluated using multivariate regression analysis after adjustment for potential confounding factors. Results: For every 1 unit increase in VAI, the clinical depression increased by 14% (OR = 1.14, 95% CI: 1.04-1.25). High VAI scores (T3) increased the highest risk of developing depression (OR = 2.32, 95% CI: 1.2-4.47). Subgroup analysis demonstrated a strong and stable association between VAI and the development of depression. Conclusion: Our study showed that depressive symptoms are associated with a high ratio of visceral adiposity index after controlling confounding factors.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.772556

Authors: Jun Lei, Yaoyue Luo, Yude Xie, Xiaoju Wang

Institutions: Central South University, Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,950