Relationship between depression and frailty in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis points to a reciprocal interaction between depression and frailty in older adults. Specifically, each condition is associated with an increased prevalence and incidence of the other, and may be a risk factor for the development of the other. However, further prospective investigations are warranted.
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Source: Ageing Research Reviews - March 30, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Soysal P, Veronese N, Thompson T, Kahl KG, Fernandes BS, Prina AM, Solmi M, Schofield P, Koyanagi A, Tseng PT, Lin PY, Chu CS, Cosco TD, Cesari M, Carvalho AF, Stubbs B Tags: Ageing Res Rev Source Type: research