Prevalence of depression amongst the Elderly population in old age homes of Mangalore city

Context: Depression is a silent killer. The people living in the old age homes (OAHs) appear to be overtly neglected by the community and depression is easily overlooked in such individuals especially in elderly people with comorbidities. Its early detection and treatment are imperative to improve q...

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Main Authors: Saurabh Kumar, Sharon Joseph, Athul Abraham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2021;volume=10;issue=5;spage=1868;epage=1872;aulast=Kumar