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RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION IN ELDERLY IN THE INTERIOR OF MATO GROSSO, BRAZIL
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Why is it important?
The elderly had ages between 60 and 75 years (83%); 70% are female. Regarding the risk factors, 83% had some chronic disease, 40% recently lost someone important and 33% presented financial difficulty. EGD-30 revealed that 11 (37%) of the elderly are suggestive of depression; Of these, 7 are women and 4 are men. Given the above, it is considered that the elderly presented risk factors for depression.
Perspectives
There is a need for greater involvement and performance of health professionals, aiming at preventive activities against depression in the elderly and avoiding the worsening of the disease.
Vagner Ferreira do Nascimento
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This page is a summary of: Fatores de risco associados à depressão em idosos no interior de Mato Grosso, Revista Baiana Saúde Pública, September 2015, Zeppelini Editorial e Comunicacao,
DOI: 10.5327/z0100-0233-2015390300012.
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