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ArticleJournal of public health (Oxford, England)2026

Association between heart disease and mental health outcomes: analysis of the Australian Ten-to-Men Nationwide Longitudinal Study.

Kam Cheong Wong, Eme Eseme John, Tracy Macfarlane, Anayochukwu Edward Anyasodor, Nnamdi Mgbemena, Kingsley Agho, Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu

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Kam Cheong WongBathurst Rural Clinical School (BRCS), School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, PO Box 9008, Bathurst, NSW 2795, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-1898-7678
Eme Eseme JohnBathurst Rural Clinical School (BRCS), School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, PO Box 9008, Bathurst, NSW 2795, Australia.
Tracy MacfarlaneBathurst Rural Clinical School (BRCS), School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, PO Box 9008, Bathurst, NSW 2795, Australia.
Anayochukwu Edward AnyasodorRural Health Research Institute, Charles Sturt University, Leeds Parade, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia.
Nnamdi MgbemenaDiscipline of Physiotherapy, Charles Sturt University, Leeds Parade, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia.
Kingsley AghoSchool of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Narellan Road & Gilchrist Drive, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
Uchechukwu Levi OsuagwuBathurst Rural Clinical School (BRCS), School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, PO Box 9008, Bathurst, NSW 2795, Australia.

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backgroundHeart disease and mental health disorders are major public health challenges. This study examines the association between heart disease, depression, and anxiety disorders, highlighting significant risk factors.

methodsData from four waves (2014-22) of the Ten-to-Men longitudinal study were analysed. Heart disease was assessed via self-reported medical diagnoses, while depression and anxiety disorders were measured using PHQ-9 and GAD-7. Generalized Estimating Equation models examined associations, adjusting for demographic, lifestyle, and comorbid factors.

resultsAmong 16 021 participants at baseline, the prevalence of depression (22.5%-25.5%), anxiety disorders (13.8%-47.3%), and their co-occurrence (8.1%-21.4%) increased significantly (P < .001). Heart disease was associated with higher risks of depression (RR = 1.15, 95% CI: 1.02-1.31), anxiety disorders (RR = 1.31, 95% CI: 1.15-1.49), and their co-occurrence (RR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.12-1.62). Smoking, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension exacerbated these risks, while being married/de facto was associated with a lower likelihood of depression (RR = 0.74, 95% CI: 0.69-0.79) and anxiety disorders (RR = 0.82, 95% CI: 0.76-0.87).

conclusionHeart disease is associated with an increased likelihood of depression and anxiety disorders among Australian males. These findings inform public health strategies for integrated heart and mental health interventions that target individuals at risk due to lifestyle factors.

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Anxiety DisordersDepressionHeart DiseasesAdultAgedAustraliaComorbidityHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMental HealthMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk Factorshealth promotionmental healthpublic health

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