Background Given the unique socioeconomic structures, and the rural/urban differentials in
the prevalence of mental illnesses in the country, this study aimed to explore the …

Korea is showing the fastest trend in the world in population aging; there is a high interest in
the elderly population nationwide. Among the common chronic diseases, the elderly tends to …

Background While functional and mobility impairments (FMIs) have garnered the attention of
health researchers in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), including India, research …

Background Most of the existing literature in developing countries focused on either the
rising trend of CS or its determinants. There is a paucity of population-based studies on …

Objectives To investigate the role of leisure (as social engagement) in moderating the
association between subjective wellbeing and depressive symptoms among older Indians …

Background One of the sustainable development goals'(SDGs) primary goals (Goal 3) is to
ensure healthy lives and promote well‐being for persons of all ages. While extensive …

Background Older adults with lower socioeconomic status are more vulnerable to stressful
life events and at increased risk of common mental health disorders like anxiety and …

The purpose of this study was to examine (a) the socioeconomic status (SES)-related
inequalities associated with handgrip strength (HGS); and (b) the extent to which several …

Background Despite the global disease burden associated with the co-occurrence of
cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and depression, depression remains underdiagnosed and …

Whilst there is growing evidence on the increased vulnerability of older adults to depression,
there is limited research on potentially mitigative factors against symptoms of depression at …