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Long-term physical health conditions and youth anxiety and depression: Is there a causal link?
Psychological medicine - 4 Feb 2025
Shakeshaft Amy, Mundy Jessica R, Pedersen Emil M, Dennison Charlotte A, Riglin Lucy, Bragantini Daniela, Corfield Elizabeth C, Thapar Ajay K, Andreassen Ole A, Stergiakouli Evie, Davey Smith George, Hannigan Laurie, Musliner Katherine L, Havdahl Alexandra, Thapar Anita
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BACKGROUND: The prevalence of youth anxiety and depression has increased globally, with limited causal explanations. Long-term physical health conditions (LTCs) affect 20-40% of youth, with rates also rising. LTCs are associated with higher rates of youth depression and anxiety; however, it is uncertain whether observed associations are causal or explained by unmeasured confounding or reverse causation. METHODS:...
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- Humans
- Adolescent
- Norway
- Male
- Female
- Child