Effect of multimorbidity on depressive status in older Chinese adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS)
The coexistence of multiple chronic diseases and depression is very common in the elderly. The coexistence of multiple chronic diseases is more common in older women and older depressed people. With the increase in the number of chronic diseases, the risk of depression in the elderly is significantly increased.
Authors
- Bao Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5483-7960)
- Guanqun Chao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0166-7865)
- Zheli Zhan
- Lan Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2576-4010)
Institutions
- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081776
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.48