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Prevalence and predictors of depression in populations of elderly: a review

Djernes, J. K.·2006·Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2006.00770.x
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Objective: To offer an update on prevalence and predictors of old age depression in populations of elderly Caucasians. Method: The databases MEDLINE and Psychinfo were searched and relevant literature from 1993 onwards was reviewed. Results: The prevalence of major depression ranges from 0.9% to 9.4% in private households, from 14% to 42% in institutional living, and from 1% to 16% among elderly living in private households or in institutions; and clinically relevant depressive symptom ‘cases’ in similar settings vary between 7.2% and 49%. The main predictors of depressive disorders and depressive symptom cases are: female gender, somatic illness, cognitive impairment, functional impairment, lack or loss of close social contacts, and a history of depression. Conclusion: Depression is frequent in populations of elderly. Methodological differences between the studies hinder consistent conclusions about geographical and cross‐cultural variations in prevalence and predictors of depression. Improved comparability will provide a basis for consistent conclusions.

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Authors
Djernes, J. K.
Venue
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2006-02-21
Volume
113
Issue
5
Pages
372-387
ISSN
  • 0001-690X (ISSN-L)
  • 1600-0447
DOI
10.1111/j.1600-0447.2006.00770.x
OpenAlex
W2063757992
Cited by
1,131
References
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FWCI
22.68
Type
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Language
en
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