Prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder and Correlates of Thoughts of Death, Suicidal Behaviour, and Death by Suicide in the Geriatric Population—A General Review of Literature
<b>Background:</b> There has been an increase in deaths by suicide in old age in the last decade. Depression and suicide in the elderly, 60 years and above, is a major global public health concern. Determining the prevalence of depression, and correlates of death by suicide in the geriat...
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Behavioral Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/11/11/142 |