- Individuals with depression develop long-term physical health conditions faster than those without.
- The study tracked over 172,000 participants aged 40–71 across 69 different conditions.
- Participants with depression accrued new chronic conditions 30% faster than their counterparts.
- Integrated approaches to managing both mental and physical health outcomes are crucial.
- Potential selection bias and limited generalizability to the wider population were acknowledged.
Depression Linked to Faster Physical Health Condition Accrual
Conexiant
March 19, 2025
