Low levels of serum urate are associated with a higher prevalence of depression in older adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study in Korea.

Woo-Joong KimHye Ri KimJung Soo SongSang-Tae Choi

Published in: Arthritis research & therapy (2020)

Based on the KNHANES data, low levels of serum urate are associated with a higher prevalence of depression in older adults. This may have clinical implications for mental health.

Keyphrases

mental health
risk factors
physical activity
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
electronic health record
mental illness