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... > social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > mental health and psychology > depression and other mood disorders
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > mental health and psychology > depression and other mood disorders
... > social science subjects > health and social care > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > mental health and psychology > depression and other mood disorders
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > biology > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > mental health and psychology > depression and other mood disorders

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depression and other mood disorders  

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  • Depression is one of the most disabling of health conditions worldwide and is expected to become more so within a generation. However, studies of community residents demonstrate a surprisingly low prevalence of major depression among those age 65 years and older. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Depression and other Mood Disorders]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-WNR2SC26-2

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