Exploring Singapore’s consumption of local fish, vegetables and fruits, meat and problematic alcohol use as risk factors of depression and subsyndromal depression in older adults

Goh, Chong Min Janrius; Abdin, Edimansyah; Jeyagurunathan, Anitha; Sambasivam, Rajeswari; Zhang, Yun Jue; Vaingankar, Janhavi Ajit; Chong, Siow Ann; Subramaniam, Mythily

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“…Moreover, the indicated effect was studied and stated not only for fresh fruits and vegetables but also for fruit and vegetable products, such as juices [37,39,40,48,49,51,52,54,56,60,61,65,70,72,82,83,88,92,94], dried [37,49,54,66], and canned fruits and vegetables [37,38,49,50,58,65,66], salads [39,40,44,49,52,54,58,61,62,[72][73][74]89,93,94], soups [39,40,62], or ketchup [39,79], and even fo...…”

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Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Mental Health in Adults: A Systematic Review

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The role of a properly balanced diet in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders has been suggested, while vegetables and fruits have a high content of nutrients that may be of importance in the case of depressive disorders. The aim of the study was to conduct a systematic review of the observational studies analyzing association between fruit and vegetable intake and mental health in adults. The search adhered to the guidelines of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), and the review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database (CRD42019138148). A search for peer-reviewed observational studies published until June 2019 was performed in PubMed and Web of Science databases, followed by an additional manual search for publications conducted via analyzing the references of the found studies. With respect to the intake of fruit and/or vegetable, studies that assessed the intake of fruits and/or vegetables, or their processed products (e.g., juices), as a measure expressed in grams or as the number of portions were included. Those studies that assessed the general dietary patterns were not included in the present analysis. With respect to mental health, studies that assessed all the aspects of mental health in both healthy participants and subjects with physical health problems were included, but those conducted in groups of patients with intellectual disabilities, dementia, and eating disorders were excluded. To assess bias, the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS) was applied. A total of 5911 studies were independently extracted by 2 researchers and verified if they met the inclusion criteria using a 2-stage procedure (based on the title, based on the abstract). After reviewing the full text, a total of 61 studies were selected. A narrative synthesis of the findings from the included studies was performed, which was structured around the type of outcome. The studies included mainly focused on depression and depressive symptoms, but also other characteristics ranging from general and mental well-being, quality of life, sleep quality, life satisfaction, flourishing, mood, self-efficacy, curiosity, creativity, optimism, self-esteem, stress, nervousness, or happiness, to anxiety, minor psychiatric disorders, distress, or attempted suicide, were analyzed. The most prominent results indicated that high total intake of fruits and vegetables, and some of their specific subgroups including berries, citrus, and green leafy vegetables, may promote higher levels of optimism and self-efficacy, as well as reduce the level of psychological distress, ambiguity, and cancer fatalism, and protect against depressive symptoms. However, it must be indicated that the studies included were conducted using various methodologies and in different populations, so their results were not always sufficiently comparable, which is a limitation. Taken together, it can be concluded that fruits and/or vegetables, and some of their specific subgroups, as well as processed fruits and vegetables, seems to have a positive influence on mental health, as stated in the vast majority of the included studies. Therefore, the general recommendation to consume at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day may be beneficial also for mental health.

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“…), and 442 covered different topics. After title and abstract screening, a total of 73 articles were consulted in full, while at the end of the screening procedure, 17 articles were included in the systematic review [26,27,[53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67]. Figure 1 shows the selection process.…”

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“…Moreover, two studies reported separate data for men and women, and for this reason they were considered separately [26,55]. Furthermore, Barros et al reported separate data for minor and major depression [54], and Goh reported separate data for depression and subsyndromal depression, and for this reason they were considered separately [58]. Lastly, Won et al, reported data stratified by age groups (19-29; 30-49; 50-64 years), and for this reason, it was considered separately [67], resulting in 24 datasets being included in the meta-analysis.…”

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Red and Processed Meat Consumption and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nucci

Fatigoni

Amerio

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Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with more than 264 million people affected. On average, depression first appears during the late teens to mid-20s as result of a complex interaction of social, psychological and biological factors. The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis is to assess the association between red and processed meat intake and depression (both incident and prevalent). This systematic review was conducted according to the methods recommended by the Cochrane Collaboration and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Relevant papers published through March 2020 were identified by searching the electronic databases MEDLINE, Embase and Scopus. All analyses were conducted using ProMeta3 software. A critical appraisal was conducted. Finally, 17 studies met the inclusion criteria. The overall effect size (ES) of depression for red and processed meat intake was 1.08 [(95% CI = 1.04; 1.12), p-value < 0.001], based on 241,738 participants. The results from our meta-analysis showed a significant association between red and processed meat intake and risk of depression. The presented synthesis will be useful for health professionals and policy makers to better consider the effect of diet on mental health status.

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“…He doesn't leave the house even though I want to. "(1M) "Yes, I know that he doesn't want anybody to see him using a walking stick, that's why he stays at Risk factors for depression are complex and multifactorial [18].During aging, the change in the quality of life, and physical health problems and losses might cause loneliness to arise, and such feelings might threatenthe mental healthof elderly individuals.Decline in the trust towards other people, decline in financial support, anger, stress and fear of being exposed to violence might cause alienation and loneliness in an elderly individual [19].…”

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Determining the Psychosocial Needs of ElderlyPeople Living in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Esmaeilzadeh¹,

Öz²

2019

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Background:The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (T.R.N.C.) is an island country that has experienced war due to its geographical location, and which has had a tragic recent history. It is believed that those who are currently elderly mayface many psychosocial problems as individuals who have experiencing this historical process.Identifying these psychosocial problems will help to planpsychiatric services for these individuals. Methods: The data was collected through focus group interviews, which are a qualitative research method. 20 elderly people aged 65 and above living in Northern Cyprus were interviewed on a voluntary basis. Therewere 6-8 people in each focus group. A questionnaire developed by the researchers was utilised during the interviews. Results:After the focus group interview, we divided the results into four categories (psychological, spiritual, physical and socialneeds) and 12 sub-themes:thepsychological categorycontainedlosses and emotional loneliness, risk of depression and adaptation to being elderly; thespiritual categorycontained anxiety aboutdeath, and beliefs, values and culture; thesocial category containedchange in roles, change in expectations, family problems and loneliness, and the physical category containedphysical impairment due to elderliness and illnesses. Conclusion:When comprehensive and realistic information is collected regarding the psychosocial needs and problems of elderly individuals, problems that are currently tending to increase, and the expectations of elderly people are properly understood, it is possible to develop new practical models that contribute to the enhancement of services for the elderly.

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Exploring Singapore’s consumption of local fish, vegetables and fruits, meat and problematic alcohol use as risk factors of depression and subsyndromal depression in older adults

Cited by 9 publications

References 43 publications

Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Mental Health in Adults: A Systematic Review

Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Mental Health in Adults: A Systematic Review

Red and Processed Meat Consumption and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Determining the Psychosocial Needs of ElderlyPeople Living in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

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