Associations Between Depression Severity, Antidepressant Use, and Metabolic Syndrome Components Among Chinese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Historical Medical Records

Depression severity and antidepressant use are significantly associated with individual components of MetS and their clustering, underscoring the need for personalised metabolic screening in affected patients. Recognising and addressing metabolic abnormalities in individuals with depression are essential to optimise treatment outcomes and mitigate long-term cardiometabolic risks.