Background The reported prevalence of depressive symptoms (depression hereafter)
among older adults varied widely across different studies. This was a meta-analysis to …

Background Depression among the elderly is well-documented and associated with socio-
economic factors, physical and mental health conditions. Few studies have focused on older …

Objectives: Objectives were to study prevalence of frailty among Indian oldest old
population, and to detect its correlates. Methods: A cross sectional community based study …

Older people are increasing in number globally, and they are likely to have mental health
problems, including depression. In this population, the risk of having depressive symptoms …

Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) and depression are both major health issues
influencing the quality of elderly life. The aim of the present study was to explore the …

Aim: To find the prevalence of depression and the socio-demographic factors associated
with depression among the elderly of OAHs. Materials and Methods: A Cross-sectional study …

Objectives: The objectives were to estimate prevalence of obesity among frail individuals
aged≥ 80 years and examine the association of obesity with cognitive impairment and …

This study examines how physical activity affects critical health outcomes among older
people in India, focusing on functional limitations and depressive symptoms. The sample …

Background: Demographic transition has resulted in population aging, which has led to
advancement in multiple geriatric problems including cognitive impairment (CI) and …

Background Prevalence studies on major depression and dysthymia are plentiful at the
community level in India. Hospital-based studies are few and none in Puducherry. This study …