Prevalence of Depression in Older Nursing Home Residents in High and Low Altitude Regions: A Comparative Study

Prevalence of Depression in Older Nursing Home Residents in High and Low Altitude Regions: A Comparative Study

Objective: Depressive symptoms (depression hereafter) is common in older adults, and closely associated with environmental factors. This study compared the prevalence of depression in older adults living in high-altitude and low-altitude regions, and their association with quality of life (QOL).Meth...

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Main Authors: Fei Wang, Shou Liu, Qinge Zhang, Chee H. Ng, Xiling Cui, Dexing Zhang, Yu-Tao Xiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
older adults
depression
quality of life
high-altitude area
nursing homes
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.669234/full

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