Sociodemographic moderation of the association between depression and stroke incidence in a retrospective cohort of 0.4 million primary care recipients with hypertension.

Francisco Tsz Tsun LaiStewart W MercerBruce GuthrieBenjamin H K YipGary K K ChungDan ZouKam-Pui LeePatsy Y K ChauRoger Y ChungEliza L Y WongEng-Kiong YeohSamuel Y S Wong

Published in: Psychological medicine (2020)

Depression is more strongly associated with acute stroke incidence among male than female primary care patients with hypertension. More integrated services are warranted to address their needs.

Keyphrases

primary care
blood pressure
risk factors
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
general practice
healthcare
brain injury
subarachnoid hemorrhage