Association between Depression and Mortality in Patients with Pain Conditions: A South Korean Nationwide Cohort Study.

Published in: Yonsei medical journal (2023)

We identified a few potential risk factors for depression among South Korean patients with pain conditions. Depression was associated with elevated 10-year all-cause mortality in patients with pain conditions.

Keyphrases

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