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Depression – Risk factors

In 2000, the World Health Organization reported depression to be the leading cause of disability, as measured by years lived with disability, and the fourth leading contributor to the global burden of disease. In this article, we will review the available literature and address epidemiological issues, risk factors, clinical presentation and the management of moderate-severe depression in late life.

In 2000, the World Health Organization reported depression to be the leading cause of disability, as measured by years lived with disability, and the fourth leading contributor to the global burden of disease. In this article, we will review the available literature and address epidemiological issues, risk factors, clinical presentation and the management of moderate-severe depression in late life.

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