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NHANES survey (2005-2018) studied prevalence of arthritis in adults w/ depression (PHQ-9 ≥10), From 15157 depressed pts, RA was most prevalent & increased 7.8 to 17.7%; OA unchanged 11.7 to 10.7% & PsA declined 7.2 to 1.7%. Depression assoc w/ higher risk for RA (OR 1.40) & PsA https://t.co/fcROEvsHDT
Dr. John Cush
Aug-14-2026
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