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Depression, depressive symptoms and mortality in persons aged 65 and over living in the community
 — a systematic review of the literature
Author(s)Pedro Saz, Michael E Dewey
Journal titleInternational Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 16, no 6, June 2001
Pagespp 622-630
KeywordsDepression ; Symptoms ; Diagnosis ; Death ; Living in the community ; Literature reviews.
AnnotationThe objective was to estimate in the older population the influence on mortality of depression and depressive symptoms. A literature search of Embase (1980-1999) and Medline (1966-1999) found 21 reports on 23 cohorts using depression diagnosis. The studies showed that diagnosed depression in community-resident older people is associated with increased mortality. The picture for sex differences is still unclear. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010716214 A
ClassmarkENR: CT: LK7: CW: K4: 64A

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