A study conducted in North Holland, the Netherlands, found that women who survive out-of-hospital cardiac arrest were more likely to develop anxiety and depression compared to male survivors. Researchers analyzed changes in employment, income, and mental health outcomes over five years for 259 women and 996 men who survived cardiac arrest incidents between 2009 and 2015. The study revealed a decline in employment rates and median income for both sexes, but only women showed an increase in the dispensing of anxiety/depression medication. According to the researchers, this indicates that women are not adequately supported after a cardiac arrest. Further research is needed to understand why this disparity exists. Overall, the study highlights the long-term consequences of surviving a cardiac arrest and the need for better support, particularly for women.
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Women More At Risk Of Anxiety, Depression Than Men After Surviving Cardiac Arrest: Study
