Intertwined risk factors of mental health and cardiovascular diseases: A cross-sectional survey in Godawari Municipality of Far-western Nepal

The study revealed that nearly fifty percent of the prevalence of each of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among people with cardiovascular risk status. Mental health screening is suggested among the people with CVD risk factors, additionally considering female, secondhand smoker, and disadvantaged ethnic populations for depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. Further, a validation study is recommended for accuracy and yield.