Prevalence and correlates of geriatric depression in a rural community in Kerala, India
Background: Elderly constitutes a vulnerable group for depression, as they are especially prone to suffer adverse consequences of a depressive episode and have greater rates of completed suicides. This study aims to estimate the prevalence and determinants of geriatric depression. Methods: A cro...
Main Authors: | Ann Mary Thomas, Babita Susan, Jacob Davies Kalliath, Vinu Cherian, Brilly M Rose, Anuradha kizhatil, Alexander John |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Journal of Ideas in Health
2021-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Ideas in Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.jidhealth.com/index.php/jidhealth/article/view/130 |
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