Association between anthropometric indices and mortality risk among individuals with depression: A population-based cohort study

Xiangpeng Kong, Ningkun Xiao, Qingzhi Zhou, Yan Chen, Xin Zhao, Department of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Department of Immunochemistry, Institution of Chemical Engineering, Ural Federal University, Laboratory for Brain and Neurocognitive Development, Department of Psychology, Institution of Humanities, Ural Federal University

Journal of International Medical Research

Published online on April 29, 2026

Abstract

Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 54, Issue 4, April 2026.
BackgroundFew studies have explored the associations of body mass index and waist circumference with mortality risk in patients with depression. In particular, the emergence of the obesity paradox in recent years has drawn renewed attention to the ...