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12 - Inflammation, sickness behaviour and depression

from Part 3 - Biological and behavioural processes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 September 2009

Robert Dantzer
Affiliation:
Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France
Nathalie Castanon
Affiliation:
Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France
Jacques Lestage
Affiliation:
Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France
Maite Moreau
Affiliation:
Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France
Lucile Capuron
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
Andrew Steptoe
Affiliation:
University College London
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Introduction

The prevalence of depression in medically ill patients is high, ranging from 5% to 20% versus 3–5% in the general population. The comorbidity of depressive disorders in general hospital patients or in-patients with chronic pathologies who consult general practitioners (GPs) is about 40% [1, 2]. The rates are similar in women with breast cancer [3]. Several studies have shown that patients with chronic diseases, including arthritis and coronary heart disease (CHD), are more at risk than healthy subjects for developing mood disorders [4–7]. In most of these studies, depression was identified as a significant risk factor for mortality and health/treatment complications. Depression was associated with greater physical limitation, more frequent subjective health complaints, lower treatment compliance and satisfaction, and reduced perceived quality of life. In addition, the prevalence of major depression in later life was also found to be more frequent among people with chronic illnesses [8].

Psychological factors are usually put forward to explain the comorbidity of depression with medical illnesses. Medically ill patients often suffer from physical limitations and have difficulties maintaining positive social relationships. They frequently report feelings of hopelessness, since they cannot cope with the problems they are confronted with, especially in situations of poor social support. These factors increase the risk for the occurrence of depressive disorders. Lack of compliance with medical treatments, decreased social support and the consequences of biological changes associated with depression (e.g. impaired cellular immune functions) are believed to account for the association between depression and increased morbidity and mortality.

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  • Inflammation, sickness behaviour and depression
    • By Robert Dantzer, Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France, Nathalie Castanon, Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France, Jacques Lestage, Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France, Maite Moreau, Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France, Lucile Capuron, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
  • Edited by Andrew Steptoe, University College London
  • Book: Depression and Physical Illness
  • Online publication: 17 September 2009
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511544293.013
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  • Edited by Andrew Steptoe, University College London
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  • Inflammation, sickness behaviour and depression
    • By Robert Dantzer, Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France, Nathalie Castanon, Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France, Jacques Lestage, Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France, Maite Moreau, Integrative Neurobiology, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France, Lucile Capuron, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
  • Edited by Andrew Steptoe, University College London
  • Book: Depression and Physical Illness
  • Online publication: 17 September 2009
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511544293.013
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