The prevalence of depression among elderly patients attending primary care clinics in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

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The prevalence of depression among elderly patients attending primary care clinics in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Identifying factors associated with depression among elderly population is important in order to improve their quality of life. A cross sectional study was conducted among elderly in three primary care clinics, Kuantan, Pahang in assessing the depression and its associated factors. The respondents w...

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Main Authors:	Md Aris, Mohd Aznan, Samsuddin, Niza
Format:	Proceeding Paper
Language:	English
Published:	2009
Subjects:	RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/11732/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/11732/1/12th_World_Congress.pdf

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