Comorbid Depression and Obesity: Correlates and Synergistic Association With Noncommunicable Diseases Among Australian Men
ORIGINAL RESEARCH — Volume 17 — July 2, 2020
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Figure.
Predicted prevalence of noncommunicable diseases by neither condition (N), depression only (D), obesity only (O), and depression and obesity (D + O) among men aged 18–55 participating in wave 1 of the Ten to Men study on male health in Australia, 2013–2014. Error bars indicate 95% confidence intervals.
| Condition | Neither Depression nor Obesity | Depression Only | Obesity Only | Diabetes and Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke | 1.5 (1.0–2.0) | 2.2 (1.0–3.5) | 1.8 (1.1–2.6) | 2.7 (0.5–4.8) |
| Diabetes | 1.6 (1.2–2.1) | 3.6 (1.7–5.4) | 5.6 (4.2–7.0) | 10.6 (6.8–14.4) |
| Hypertension | 6.9 (5.9–7.8) | 13.8 (10.4–17.3) | 18.6 (16.4–20.8) | 29.8 (23.9–35.7) |
| Asthma | 8.6 (6.8–7.7) | 13.1 (9.6–16.6) | 10.2 (8.5–12.0) | 18.4 (12.8–23.9) |
| Arthritis | 6.4 (5.4–7.3) | 8.6 (5.8–11.5) | 8.3 (6.7–9.9) | 15.9 (11.7–20.1) |
| High cholesterol | 7.4 (6.4–8.4) | 11.8 (8.5–15.2) | 12.8 (10.8–14.8) | 23.6 (18.0–29.2) |