The mediating roles of obesity indicators and serum albumin in the association of DEET exposure with depression and sleep disorders in adults: evidence from NHANES 2007-2016
DEET exposure is associated with an increased risk of depression and sleep disorders, mediated by obesity and liver function indicators. These findings highlight the need for public health measures to reduce DEET exposure and further research into its mechanisms of action on mental health.
Authors
- Yue Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2603-7234)
- Qingyun Yu
- Haihua Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4735-8459)
- Miao Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1720-9882)
- Qingan Fu
- Ran Tao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2576-6147)
Institutions
- Nanchang University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22880-4
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 27.95
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province