Global trends and health inequalities in mental disorders among older adults: a comprehensive analysis using global burden of disease 2021 data
Significant disparities persist, with low-SDI regions and women disproportionately affected. Targeted strategies should strengthen mental healthcare access, implement sex-specific interventions, and address aging-related challenges.
Authors
- Xiao Ping Dong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9987-5760)
- Long Yan
- Ying Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0319-4950)
- Wenxing Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1425-2538)
- Kai Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1889-8053)
Institutions
- Hainan Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1644610
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.33