Table II.
Mean levels of BDI score and subscores in twins with and without the metabolic syndrome (MetS).
| Presence of MetS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depressive Symptoms | No | Yes |
P Value (Unadjusted) |
P Value (Adjusted)* |
| BDI - total score | 4.01 | 5.77 | 0.003 | 0.005 |
| BDI - neurovegetative function | 2.41 | 3.48 | 0.003 | 0.005 |
| BDI - mood | 0.75 | 1.07 | 0.038 | 0.048 |
| BDI - negative affect | 0.85 | 1.22 | 0.023 | 0.028 |
BDI = Beck Depression Inventory.
MetS: Metabolic Syndrome
*
Adjusted for age, education, and current smoking. P values were corrected for pair cluster using GEE regression.