The prevalence and the correlates of mental disorders among the elderly population: results from China Mental Health Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental disorders among the elderly are a growing public health concern contributing significantly to disease burden, disability, and mortality. However, there is a lack of nationally representative studies examining the prevalence and correlates of mental disorders among older adults in community settings. Considering 55 years old is the beginning of "young old", our study targets the population of adults aged 55 years old and above. Using data from the China Mental Health Survey (CMHS), we aim to estimate the prevalence and distribution of mental disorders and to investigate the correlates of mental disorders.

Methods

Data of study was derived from the CMHS, a nationally representative community-based epidemiological survey. CMHS employed Composite International

SUBMITTER: Pang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12355889 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature