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Depression in the elderly living in the community. Its presentation and features
O Ben-Arie1, L Swartz, B J Dickman
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, Republic of South Africa.
The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|February 1, 1987
Abstract:
A prevalence of depression of 13% was found among 139 coloured persons aged 65 years and over, living in the community in Cape Town, which accords with figures elsewhere. A high rate of hypochondriasis was found, but there was a low rate of suicidal intent, which could be explained by good social support. Observed depression and a depressed mood occurred in almost all depressed patients; as defined in the Present State Examination, these items appear to be an excellent screen for depression.