title: Depression in the elderly living in the community. Its presentation and features.
abstract: A prevalence of depression of 13% was found among 139 coloured persons aged 65 years and over, living in the community in Cape Town, which accords with figures elsewhere. A high rate of hypochondriasis was found, but there was a low rate of suicidal intent, which could be explained by good social support. Observed depression and a depressed mood occurred in almost all depressed patients; as defined in the Present State Examination, these items appear to be an excellent screen for depression.
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003158:Community Psychiatry; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013019:South Africa
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents