Mood Disorders in Late Life: A Population-based Analysis ofPrevalence Risk Factors and Consequences in Community-dwelling Older Adults inOntario: Troubles de l’humeur en âge avancé : Une analyse dans la population dela prévalence des facteurs de risque et des conséquences chez des adultes âgésvivant en milieu communautaire en Ontario

摘要

Mental health issues in late life are a growing public health challenge asthe population aged 65 and older rapidly increases worldwide. An updatedunderstanding of the causes of mood disorders and their consequences in latelife could guide interventions for this underrecognized and undertreatedproblem. We undertook a population-based analysis to quantify the prevalenceof mood disorders in late life in Ontario, Canada, and to identify potentialrisk factors and consequences.