ArticleBrain and behavior2023
The association between anemia and depression in older adults and the role of treating anemia.
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- CHARLS insights into the impact of dual interactions of chronic diseases on depression in middle-aged and elderly individuals.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Depression with comorbid juvenile-onset fibromyalgia syndrome novel treatment plan using interpersonal psychotherapy: A case report.Medicine · 2024Article
- The association between anemia and depression in older adults and the role of treating anemia.Brain and behavior · 2023Article
- Association of Anaemia and Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical AssociationArticle
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Abstract
objectivesTo investigate the association between anemia and depression and whether the treatment of anemia modifies the effect of the association between anemia and depression.
methodsThis secondary data analysis is based on data from the Enquête sur la santé des aînés (ESA)-Services study conducted in 2011-2013 on community-dwelling older adults recruited in primary care and have given access to their medico-administrative data (n = 1447). The presence of anemia was self-reported, as was depression (major and minor) aligned with symptoms of the DSM-5. Treated anemia was based on the presence of medications delivered to participants. Cross-sectional associations were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression, controlling for confounders.
resultsThe prevalence of self-reported anemia in our sample was estimated at 6.7%. Self-reported anemia was associated with increased odds of depression. Individuals with untreated anemia had a 2.6-fold increased odds of depression compared to those with no anemia. In contrast, the odds of depression in individuals with treated anemia were not different from individuals with no anemia.
conclusionThe findings underline the importance of treating anemia in older adults. Future longitudinal studies are needed to replicate the findings and further explore the role of treating anemia on symptoms of depression.
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