Depression in late life: a hidden public health problem for Mexico? Depresión en la edad avanzada: ¿problema oculto de salud pública para México?

Depression is one of the most important causes of disability in the world, causes considerable suffering, and problems associated with depression are extremely costly to society. Depression is one of the most common and debilitating illnesses of older people that is frequently overlooked. The most r...

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Main Authors: Fernando A. Wagner, Joseph J. Gallo, Jorge Delva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública 1999-05-01
Series:Salud Pública de México
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-36341999000300007