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ArticleBrain sciences2024

Associations of Depression Score with Dialkyl Phosphate Metabolites in Urine: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Hai Zhao, Xuejun Kang

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  1. Association of PFAS, Metals, Phthalate and Organophosphate Metabolites with Depression Among U.S. Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026
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Hai ZhaoKey Laboratory of Child Development and Learning Science (Ministry of Education), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.ORCID 0009-0003-5144-0866
Xuejun KangKey Laboratory of Child Development and Learning Science (Ministry of Education), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8581-4446

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Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities 2242023k30022National Natural Science Foundation of China 82173575
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objectivesGrowing evidence suggests a link between organophosphate insecticides and depression disorder. These chemicals are metabolized and subsequently expelled through the urinary tract. The present study aims to investigate whether dialkyl phosphate metabolites associate with depression score and severity among the general population.

methodsThis cross-sectional study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Depression was evaluated by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). All urinary dialkyl phosphate metabolites were quantitatively analyzed. The survey's complex design parameters and sampling weights were considered.

results3035 eligible individuals were included. The estimated prevalence of mild and major depression was 18.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 16.9-19.7%) and 9.9% (95% CI: 8.7-11.0%). For each incremental unit in the level of urinary dimethyl phosphate (DMP), individuals were found to have a higher depression score of 0.77 and a significantly increased odds ratio (OR) of 1.13 (95% CI: 1.12-1.13) for mild depression and 2.75 (95% CI: 2.74-2.76) for major depression.

conclusionsOur findings indicate positive and independent associations between urinary dialkyl phosphate metabolites and an elevated risk of depression among the general population.

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depression scoredepression severityNHANESPHQ-9urinary dialkyl phosphate metabolites

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PMCPMC11674160

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