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Fish consumption and risk of depression: a meta-analysis

Li, Fang, Liu, Xiaoqin, Zhang, Dongfeng·2016·Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health

Abstract

Background: The association between fish consumption and risk of depression is controversial. We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the association. Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science database for all relevant studies up to March 2015. We pooled the relative risks (RRs) with 95% CIs from individual studies with random effects model, and conducted meta-regression to explore potential sources of heterogeneity. Publication bias was estimated by Egger's test and the funnel plot. Results: A total of 26 studies involving 150 278 participants were included in the present meta-analysis. The pooled RR of depression for the highest versus lowest consumption of fish was 0.83 (95% CI 0.74 to 0.93). The findings remained significant in the cohort studies (RR=0.84, 95% CI 0.75 to 0.94, n=10) as well as in the cross-sectional studies (RR=0.82, 95% CI 0.68 to 1.00, n=16). When men and women were analysed separately, a significant inverse association was also observed. There was no evidence of publication bias. Conclusions: This meta-analysis indicates that high-fish consumption can reduce the risk of depression.

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Authors
Li, F., Liu, X., & Zhang, D.
Affiliations
Qingdao University (CN)
Corresponding author
Zhang, Dongfeng
Venue
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
Publisher
BMJ
Published
2015-09-10
Volume
70
Issue
3
Pages
299-304
ISSN
  • 0141-7681 (ISSN-L)
  • 0143-005X
  • 1470-2738
OpenAlex
W2112935177
Cited by
184
References
36
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 28 · 2023: 18 · 2022: 23 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 20 · 2019: 15 · 2018: 20 · 2017: 16 · 2016: 12 · 2015: 1
FWCI
2.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • HighWire Press Open Archive (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Fatty Acid Research and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
Keywords
fish consumption, depression, depression risk, omega-3 fatty acids, dietary factors, sex differences
MeSH terms
Animals, Depression, Diet, Fish Products, Fishes, Humans, Risk Factors

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