Arthritis is commonly reported in older adults with varying degrees of depression, according to a recent study that highlights the importance of screening for and treating arthritis‐related pain in older adults with depressive symptoms. Using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011 to 2014 data (n= 4,792), researchers first identified participants aged ≥50 years. They screened for depressive symptoms and self‐reported doctor‐diagnosed arthritis and weighted logistic regression models were conducted. They found:

• Prevalence of arthritis was 55.0%, 62.9%, and 67.8% in participants with minor, moderate, and severe depression, respectively.
• In both unadjusted and adjusted regression models, a significant association between moderate depression and arthritis persisted.
• There were also significant associations between minor and severe depression with arthritis.