Mood Disorders in Late Life: A Population-based Analysis of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Consequences in Community-dwelling Older Adults in Ontario: Troubles de l'humeur en age avance : Une analyse dans la population de la prevalence, des facteurs de risque et des consequences chez des adultes ages vivant en milieu communautaire en Ontario.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Mental health issues in late life are a growing public health challenge as the population aged 65 and older rapidly increases worldwide. An updated understanding of the causes of mood disorders and their consequences in late life could guide interventions for this underrecognized and undertreated problem. We undertook a population-based analysis to quantify the prevalence of mood disorders in late life in Ontario, Canada, and to identify potential risk factors and consequences.

Method

Individuals aged 65 or older participating in 4 cycles of a nationally representative survey were included. Self-report of a diagnosed mood disorder was used as the outcome measure. Using linked administrative data, we quantified associations between mood disorder and potential risk f

SUBMITTER: Strauss R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7457461 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature