Prevalence and correlates of geriatric depression in a rural community in Kerala, India

Background: Elderly constitutes a vulnerable group for depression, as they are especially prone to suffer adverse consequences of a depressive episode and have greater rates of completed suicides. This study aims to estimate the prevalence and determinants of geriatric depression.  Methods: A cr...

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Main Authors: Ann Mary Thomas, Babita Susan, Jacob Davies Kalliath, Vinu Cherian, Brilly M Rose, Anuradha kizhatil, Alexander John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Ideas in Health 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Ideas in Health
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Online Access:http://www.jidhealth.com/index.php/jidhealth/article/view/130