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1Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA.
Abstract:
In order to provide a context for a discussion of the mental health issues of older African Americans, a brief overview of the demographic characteristics and psychosocial characteristics of African Americans aged 65 and older is presented. After a concise summary of the medical problems present in older African Americans, specific concerns regarding diagnostic bias are reviewed. Existing epidemiologic data on the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms and disorders are summarized. Within this context, specific mental health issues affecting older African Americans is presented.
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