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Chu, Alexander L., Hickman, Matthew, Steel, Nicholas 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1528-140X, Jones, Peter B., Smith, George Davey and Khandaker, Golam M.
(2021)
Inflammation and depression: A public health perspective.
Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 95.
pp. 1-3.
ISSN 0889-1591
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Abstract
The multifaceted role of low-grade systemic inflammation in depression and physical illnesses like cardiovascular disease highlights complex interactions between the body, brain and mind. While current research on inflammation and depression has largely focused on exploring possible disease mechanisms and therapeutic potential, we seek to broaden the current discussion by introducing a public health perspective. In this Viewpoint, we propose that inflammation and its contributing sources could represent important targets for public health strategies aimed at improving both mental and physical health. We discuss potential universal, selective and indicated primary prevention strategies for inflammation-related depression. We consider potential approaches to secondary prevention, including scope for anti-inflammatory treatment and CRP testing for guiding treatment allocation and prognosis. Preventive strategies discussed here could also be relevant for other inflammation-mediated mental health conditions.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | depression,immunopsychiatry,inflammation,mental health,prevention,public health,immunology,endocrine and autonomic systems,behavioral neuroscience,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2400/2403 |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Population Health |
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| Depositing User: | LivePure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Apr 2021 23:49 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Oct 2023 02:57 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/79825 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.bbi.2021.04.015 |
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