More than 350 million people are affected by depression
making it one of the most common disorders in the world. It is the biggest
cause of disability, and as many as two-thirds of those who commit suicide have
the condition.
But although depression is common, it is often ignored.Depression
in older adults is a very common condition that creates a major
problem for public health. A high percentage of this population is under-diagnosed in primary
care.
It has been demonstrated that depression is associated with
cognitive impairment due to vascular factors, degenerative process, or
emotional compromise. Moreover, it could be also related with social and
psychological distress situations, or co-morbid clinical diseases (chronic
diseases, cancer, neurological diseases, etc.)
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