Depression in the elderly: Does family system play a role? A cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The most common geriatric psychiatric disorder is depression. The role of family systems in depression among the elderly has not been studied extensively. It has been suggested that urbanization promotes nucleation of family systems...

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Main Authors: Qidwai Waris, Itrat Ahmed, Taqui Ather M, Qadri Zeeshan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-10-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/7/57