Network Analysis of Relationships and Change Patterns in Depression and Multiple Chronic Diseases Based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study

Xia Li, Shuo Li, Ying Liu

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Abstract

This study aims to explore the relationships and change patterns between depression and multiple chronic diseases using network analysis techniques applied to the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) data. Depression and chronic diseases often coexist and have a significant impact on individuals’ health and well-being. However, the complex interplay and dynamic nature of these conditions remain poorly understood. By utilizing network analysis on longitudinal data, we aim to uncover the underlying network structure and identify key variables associated with depression and multiple chronic diseases. Specifically, we employed Mixed Graphical Model (MGM) networks to estimate the relationships among selected items and investigated network interconnectedness, stability, temporal differences, community structure, and bridge nodes. Our network analyses were conducted on a large cohort sample of middle-aged participants, revealing central items and strong associations. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the complex relationships between depression and chronic diseases, offering insights for the development of targeted interventions to improve health outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHealth Information Science - 12th International Conference, HIS 2023, Proceedings
EditorsYan Li, Zhisheng Huang, Manik Sharma, Lu Chen, Rui Zhou
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages30-39
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789819971077
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Conference on Health Information Science, HIS 2023 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 23 Oct 202324 Oct 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume14305 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Health Information Science, HIS 2023
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period23/10/2324/10/23

Keywords

  • Chronic disease
  • Depression
  • Multimorbidity
  • Network analysis

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