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Mood disorders among older Canadians.
Md Kamrul Islam1, Heather Gilmour1
1Health Analysis and Modelling Division, Statistics Canada.
Health Reports
|December 17, 2025
Summary
Mood disorders affect 7.0% of older Canadians, with higher rates in females. Indigenous populations and those living alone, immigrant males, and lower income groups face increased odds, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Rising prevalence of mental health issues in Canada.
- Limited research on mood disorders in older adults (65+).
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of mood disorders in older Canadians.
- To identify factors associated with mood disorders in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a large pooled sample (172,524) from the Canadian Community Health Survey (2015-2023).
- Employed multivariable logistic regression, stratified by sex, to analyze associated factors.
Main Results:
- 7.0% of older Canadians reported mood disorders; females (8.3%) more than males (5.5%).
- Indigenous individuals showed higher odds. Certain racialized groups (South Asian, Chinese males; Black, Other females) had lower odds.
- Living alone, being a male immigrant, and lower income were linked to increased mood disorder likelihood.
Conclusions:
- Racialized groups, socioeconomic, geographic, and health factors are crucial for understanding mood disorders in older adults.
- Sex-specific analysis is vital for developing effective screening and intervention programs.
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