A recent study revealed a rise in postpartum depression (PPD) over the past decade. The California-based cross-sectional study analyzed 442,308 births to examine trends in postpartum depression (PPD) from 2010 to 2021, focusing on racial/ethnic groups and prepregnancy body mass index (BMI). The key findings showed the PPD prevalence increased significantly over the study period, from 9.4% in 2010 to 19.0% in 2021. This increase was observed across all racial/ethnic groups, with the largest rises seen in Asian/Pacific Islander (280% increase) and non-Hispanic Black participants (140% increase). The prevalence of PPD was higher among individuals with obesity (class I) and morbid obesity (class II/III). Higher prepregnancy BMI was a significant factor associated with increased risk of PPD.
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SKhadka N et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(11):e2446486.Abstract
