HCP Live January 20, 2024
In a new study, 31.9% of individuals with osteoporosis had depressive symptoms and 10% had probable depression.
In addition to the increased risk of fracture, a new study suggests osteoporosis could put older adults at an increased risk of depression.1
In a new study, led by Keng Cheng from the department of orthopedics at The Eighth Affiliated Hospital in Sun Yat-sen University, China, results indicate Individuals with osteoporosis had a 73% greater risk of experiencing depression symptoms than individuals without osteoporosis.
“Our findings indicated the necessity to evaluate and take care of mental health for older adults with osteoporosis to improve their life quality and diminish disease burden,” wrote investigators.
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