Which of the Following Is TRUE of Depression in the Elderly

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of depression in the elderly?

• A) Being depressed triples the risk of death in the elderly.
• B) Suicide rates are the second highest of any age group due to depression.
• C) The prevalence of depression is almost equal among elderly men and women.
• D) All of the above

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