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Review of community prevalence of depression in later life

Beekman, A. T. F., Copeland, John, Prince, M. J.·1999·British Journal of Psychiatry
DOI 10.1192/bjp.174.4.307
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Background: Despite considerable interest, there is no consensus regarding the prevalence of depression in later life. Aims: To assess the prevalence of late-life depression in the community. Method: A systematic review of community-based studies of the prevalence of depression in later life (55+). Literature was analysed by level of caseness at which depression was defined and measured. Results: Thirty-four studies eligible for inclusion were found. The reported prevalence rates vary enormously (0.4–35%). Arranged according to level of caseness, major depression is relatively rare among the elderly (weighted average prevalence 1.8%), minor depression is more common (weighted average prevalence 9.8%), while all depressive syndromes deemed clinically relevant yield an average prevalence of 13.5%. There is consistent evidence for higher prevalence rates for women and among older people living under adverse socio-economic circumstances. Conclusions: Depression is common in later life. Methodological differences between studies preclude firm conclusions about cross-cultural and geographical variation. Improving the comparability of epidemiological research constitutes an important step forward.

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Authors
Beekman, A. T. F., Copeland, J., & Prince, M. J.
Venue
British Journal of Psychiatry
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Published
1999-04
Volume
174
Issue
4
Pages
307-311
ISSN
  • 0007-1250 (ISSN-L)
  • 1472-1465
DOI
10.1192/bjp.174.4.307
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W1987544980
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1,144
References
3
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39.76
Type
journal article
Language
en
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