Suicidal ideation among adults with cardiovascular disease: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Previous studies have shown a possible link between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and suicidal ideation (SI). However, limited information exists regarding the association between different subtypes of CVD and SI and the role of depression. Data were used from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for cycles 2009–2010 and 2011–2012. SI was assessed by item 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire 9. Data regarding sociodemographic factors, and comorbid conditions were collected and examined as potential correlates. Logistic regression analyses were used to examine the relationship between CVD and subtypes and suicidal ideation. Among a total of 11,678 participants, suicidal ideation was significantly higher among patients with CVD compared to participants without a history of CVD (5.4% vs 3.6%, P