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Prevalence and predictors of depression in populations of elderly: a review
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica · 2006 · Vol. 113(5) · pp. 372–387
Jens Kronborg Djernes✉(Hospital South West Jutland)
Abstract
Depression is frequent in populations of elderly. Methodological differences between the studies hinder consistent conclusions about geographical and cross-cultural variations in prevalence and predictors of depression. Improved comparability will provide a basis for consistent conclusions.
Health disparities and outcomesDementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchAging and Gerontology ResearchDepression (economics)Depressive symptomsMedicineComparabilityPsychiatryCognitive impairmentGerontologyDemographyClinical psychologyCognition
MeSH terms
AgedAged, 80 and overDepressive DisorderFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRisk FactorsPrevalenceInternational Classification of DiseasesDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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