Dairy Products Are Not Adversely Associated with Depressive Symptoms over 6 Years in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos
Abstract
Background/Objectives: Current evidence suggests that Hispanic/Latino adults experience a disproportionate burden of depression. Dairy consumption has been associated with fewer depressive symptoms, but examinations in Hispanic/Latino cohorts are unavailable. Our objective was to measure the 6-year prospective associations between dairy consumption and depressive symptoms among Hispanic/Latino adults. Methods: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) is a prospective population-based cohort study of 16,415 Hispanic/Latino adults residing in the US. We estimated daily dairy product consumption from two 24 h baseline dietary recalls using the National Cancer Institute method. The 10-item Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD10) administered at baseline and follow-up assessed depressive symptoms. Survey multiple linear regression models adjusted for baseline CESD10 and other covariates, including sociodemographic, dietary and health factors. Standardized β coefficients represent the standard deviation difference in 6-year CESD10 score per one standard deviation increase in daily dairy intake at baseline. Complete data were available among 10,618 participants. Results: Neither baseline total dairy consumption (standardized β (95% CI); -0.019 (-0.048, 0.011)), nor milk (-0.006 (-0.029, 0.018)), cheese (0.038 (-0.006, 0.081)), or cream (-0.005 (-0.037, 0.028), p > 0.05 for all) consumption was significantly associated with the follow-up…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a cohort study, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 10,618 participants or records.
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