Which of the Following Statements Is Accurate About Depression in Older

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is accurate about depression in older adults?

• A) Suicide due to untreated depression is more frequent among older adults than among younger adults.
• B) More older adults suffer from depression compared to younger adults.
• C) Older women who lose their partners are most likely to commit suicide as a result of depression.
• D) Depression in older people cannot usually be treated successfully with the same means that work in younger people.

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