Akash Rajender Author
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Depression; Elderly; Prevalence; Risk factors
Department of General Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Author(s): Akash Rajender, Gaurav R, Krishna Kanwal, Priyanka Choudhary
Background: Aging is a progressive process beginning with life and ending with death. There is a massive growth in elderly population and age associated diseases. Depression is frequently associated with aging, associated comorbidities and treatment compliance in this fragile age group.
Aims and Objective: To study prevalence of depression in elderly using Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and its associated risk factors.
Method: Three hundred elderly (≥ 60years) patients were assessed at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur in an observational, cross sectional study using Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Correlation ... view moreĀ»