Relationship between depression and lifestyle factors in Chinese adults using multi-level generalized estimation equation model

To the Editor:In China,depression is a common mental illness with a lifetime prevalence of 6.8%and a 12-month prevalence of 3.6%.[1]The study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and its relationship with associated lifestyle factors in Chinese adults aged 18 years and over using a large-scale,cross-sectional survey.