Open AccessBiological mechanisms and possible primary prevention of depression
Author(s) -
Chih-Yun Kuo,
Ivo Stachiv
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
world journal of psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2220-3206
DOI - 10.5498/wjp.v12.i5.770
Subject(s) - depression (economics) , dementia , medicine , primary prevention , psychiatry , major depressive disorder , gerontology , disease , cognition , economics , macroeconomics
Individuals with unipolar depressive disorder (UDD) are having an increased risk of death and development of dementia in later life. It is widely expected that in a near future UDD would be the leading cause of death; therefore, a primary inexpensive prevention of UDD will be of a great importance to the society. Several studies provide evidences supporting the positive effect of Mediterranean diet on a reduced risk for development of depression.