Prevalence and determinants of depression among old age: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. It is also one of the most common geriatric psychiatric disorders and a major risk factor for disability and mortality in elderly patients. Even though depres...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-12-01
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Series: | Annals of General Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-021-00375-x |