Depression

Data on Depression Published by Researchers at University of Jyvaskyla

Published in Aging and Elder Health Week, January 30th, 2011

2011 JAN 30 -- According to recent research published in the journal Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, "This study investigated changes in perceived depression, anxiety and loneliness during a 16-year follow-up among elderly Jyvaskyla residents born in 1914-1923. A further concern was with how perceived atmosphere in the formative environment was reflected in depression, anxiety and loneliness in old age."

"The first phase of the study took place in 1988 when interviews were conducted with 635 persons (241 men and 394 women). Depression and anxiety were assessed using the Finnish modified version of Beck's 13-item depression scale (RBDI), which...

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Source: Aging and Elder Health Week (2011-01-30)

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