Depression and its influencing factors among older adults with chronic pain in China: an empirical analysis based on CHARLS data

The incidence of depressive symptoms in older adults with chronic pain is 31.7%, and their depression status is affected by various factors. Medical and health institutions and policy makers should pay attention to the mental health of these older adults, and take targeted measures to improve health education, disease treatment, pain management, sleep improvement, family support, and other aspects according to their characteristics.