Mental health burden and quality of life in elderly patients with chronic illnesses: A cross-sectional study in Southern India

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Mental health burden and quality of life in elderly patients with chronic illnesses: A cross-sectional study in Southern India

Background: Chronic medical conditions and depression frequently co-occur in elderly populations, yet their combined impact on quality of life (QoL) remains understudied in developing countries. Aims and Objective: To assess QoL, depression, and suicidal intent among elderly individuals with chro...

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Main Authors:	Sidhartha Bharathy, Karthikeyan Rajamanickam, Bharathy Sundar, Reshma Ravi Nair
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2025-08-01
Series:	Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:	elderly; chronic illness; depression; quality of life; suicidal intent
Online Access:	https://ajmsjournal.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/4604
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