Aging and depression
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Helpful resources:
https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/prevalence-of-depression-by-age - highest rate of depression is in the elderly
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6757325/ - depression accelerates aging
https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2018.17060595 - depression accelerates aging
- discuss possible mechanisms of action for how depression accelerates aging
Physical characteristics
In the ilSIRENTE study, they found significant differences between older adults with and without depression.[1] They measured the physical attributes of the participants with Short Physical Performance Battery and a 4-meter walking test, muscle strength with hand-grip capacity a
- ↑ Russo, A., Cesari, M., Onder, G., Zamboni, V., Barillaro, C., Pahor, M., ... & Landi, F. (2007). Depression and physical function: results from the aging and longevity study in the Sirente geographic area (ilSIRENTE Study). Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology, 20(3), 131-137.
