Association between depression and mortality in older adults: the Cardiovascular Health Study.

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Authors

Richard Schulz · University of Pittsburgh

Scott R. Beach · University of Pittsburgh

Diane G. Ives · University of Pittsburgh

Lynn M. Martire · Cancer Institute (WIA)

Abraham A. Ariyo · University of California, Davis

Willem J. Kop · Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Abstract

High levels of depressive symptoms are an independent risk factor for mortality in community-residing older adults. Motivational depletion may be a key underlying mechanism for the depression-mortality effect.

Topics & Keywords

Health disparities and outcomes Global Health Care Issues Employment and Welfare Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 160, Issue 12, pp. 1761-8

DOI: 10.1001/archinte.160.12.1761

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