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Elderly mental health in the developing world

S E Levkoff1, I W MacArthur, J Bucknall

  • 1Department of Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

The global rise in elderly populations in developing nations will increase dementia and other mental health issues. Addressing these challenges requires understanding demographic shifts and implementing supportive policies for aging mental health.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Global Mental Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Developing countries face a growing elderly population, increasing the prevalence of age-related mental diseases like dementia.
  • Societal stressors and altered family care dynamics exacerbate non-organic mental disorders in the elderly.
  • Existing research on the mental health burden of the aged in the developing world needs comprehensive review.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the disease burden of mental health problems among the aged in developing countries.
  • To examine the influence of demographic, economic, and social factors on elderly mental health.
  • To identify effective policies and programs for improving the mental well-being of the elderly in developing nations.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies on elderly mental health in developing regions.

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  • Analysis of evidence linking demographic changes, economic shifts, education, urbanization, conflict, displacement, and widowhood to mental health outcomes.
  • Examination of current policies and programs addressing mental health in the elderly.

    • Main Results:

    • Growing elderly populations in developing nations are associated with increased rates of dementia and other mental health conditions.
    • Factors such as demographic shifts, economic changes, urbanization, and social stressors significantly impact the mental health of the elderly.
    • Various policies and programs show promise in improving the mental health of older adults in developing countries.

    Conclusions:

    • Urgent attention is needed to address the escalating mental health burden among the elderly in the developing world.
    • Evidence-based policies and targeted interventions are crucial for supporting the mental well-being of aging populations.
    • Further research is recommended to address methodological challenges and identify specific areas for investigation.