Lifetime course of chronic depression in older men.
J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol
; 2(2): 89-95, 1989.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2775442
ABSTRACT
The lifetime course of illness in older outpatient men who remained symptomatic despite adequate pharmacologic treatment for depression was examined. A bimodal distribution of age of onset of first major depression was found, with 75% having onset before age 35 years and 25% having onset after age 50 years. At all ages, episodes of chronic depression developed after episodes of major depression and appeared to be partially resolved major depression. In 88% of patients, anxiety disorders developed before age 35 years, preceded onset of other disorders, and continued throughout the patient's lifetime. Seventy percent developed alcoholism and 25% had a medical illness that impaired function to a significant degree. The importance of obtaining a lifetime course of illness in older patients is discussed.
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01-internacional
Contexto em Saúde:
2_ODS3
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8_ODS3_consumo_sustancias_psicoactivas
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtornos de Ansiedade
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Transtorno Depressivo
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol
Ano de publicação:
1989
Tipo de documento:
Article