Publications by authors named "William G Seavey"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated various risk factors for self-reported arthritis over a 20-year period, focusing on age, sex, BMI, depressive symptoms, and lifestyle choices.
- Results showed that older age, higher BMI (in women), being female, and experiencing depressive symptoms were linked to an increased risk of developing arthritis, while engaging in physical activity appeared to reduce that risk.
- The research highlights the significant role of depressive symptoms, alongside age, sex, and BMI, as independent risk factors for arthritis, marking it as the first longitudinal study to connect depressive symptoms with the onset of arthritis.
