Shaped association between cardiometabolic index and depressive symptoms: a population-based cross section study of U.S. adults

Our research findings suggest a strong association between higher CMI levels and increased prevalence of depressive symptoms, particularly among American adults with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m<sup>2</sup>. We further revealed a turning point by threshold effect analysis.

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European journal of medical research
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2026-03-03
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-026-04160-y
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Cardiac Health and Mental Health
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Shaped association between cardiometabolic index and depressive symptoms: a population-based cross section study of U.S. adults

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Shaped association between cardiometabolic index and depressive symptoms: a population-based cross section study of U.S. adults

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Abstract

Our research findings suggest a strong association between higher CMI levels and increased prevalence of depressive symptoms, particularly among American adults with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m<sup>2</sup>. We further revealed a turning point by threshold effect analysis.

European journal of medical research
Nanchang University (CN), First Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi Medical College (CN), Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University (CN)
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Cardiac Health and Mental Health
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