Abstract:Background
Multiple empirical studies and meta-analyses have examined how inflammation may be associated with various aspects of major depression, with older adults being particularly at risk for the effects of inflammation-related depression. Despite this wide area of research, no study has examined how depression-related inflammation impacts psychosocial functioning.
Methods
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, years 2007–2008, were utilized… Show more
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