The Claim

Among individuals with depression, 50.7% of major cardiovascular events and 48.0% of non-fatal cardiovascular events are attributable to low or medium adherence to Life's Essential 8 metrics at a 5-year follow-up period.

Source: Association between Life's essential 8 and incident cardiovascular disease among individuals with depression: a prospective study.

What the research says

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In plain English

In people with depression, about half of serious heart problems and nearly half of non-deadly heart issues could be linked to not following key heart-healthy habits over five years.

See the scientific wording

In individuals with depression, 50.7% of major cardiovascular events and 48.0% of non-fatal cardiovascular events are attributable to low or medium adherence to Life's Essential 8 metrics at 5-year follow-up.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Association between Life's essential 8 and incident cardiovascular disease among individuals with depression: a prospective study.

    This study found that in people with depression, about half of serious heart problems were linked to not following healthy lifestyle habits like eating well, exercising, and managing blood pressure. The numbers in the claim match what the study found exactly.

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