Poor or fair self-rated health is associated with depressive symptoms and impaired perceived physical health: A cross-sectional study in a primary care population at risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Background: Psychosocial factors such as depressive symptoms should be considered when assessing cardiovascular (CV) risk. Depressive symptoms are suggested to be associated with poor perception of one’s health, i.e. self-rated health (SRH). Thus, assessing SRH could be a practical tool in CV risk p...

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Main Authors: Ansa Talvikki Rantanen, Jyrki Jaakko Antero Korkeila, Hannu Kautiainen, Päivi Elina Korhonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-07-01
Series:European Journal of General Practice
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2019.1635114

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