 Key features of depression and its management in general practice. |
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1. Depression affects up to 25% of the community-dwelling elderly. |
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2. The prevalence of depression is higher in nursing home residents. |
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3. Subsyndromal depressions in the elderly are associated with increased risk of physical disability. |
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4. Subsyndromal depressions in the elderly are typically long lasting. |
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5. Depression in older individuals is often missed by health care providers. |
3. Subsyndromal depressions in the elderly are associated with increased risk of physical disability.
Author's answer: True.
Subsyndromal depressions are levels of depressive symptoms that are associated with increased risk of major depression, physical disability, medical illness, and high use of health services.