Interaction Effects of Diabetes and Depression on Hypertension Among US Adults: A Cohort Study
Depression and diabetes demonstrated a synergistic interaction in increasing the risk of hypertension, particularly in patients with moderate depression. These findings highlight the importance of integrated management of mental health and diabetes to prevent or mitigate hypertension.
Authors
- Lifeng Zhao
- Hai‐Sheng Chen
Institutions
- Guangzhou First People's Hospital (CN)
- Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.93792
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Guangzhou Medical University
- Chinese People’s Liberation Army