Depressed Elderly Men More Likely to Have Emergency Hospital Admissions

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal concluded that elderly men who are depressed are twice as likely to have an emergency hospital admission than their non-depressed peers.

The study's authors suggested that depressed patients might not carefully follow treatment plans. They also noted that depression could inhibit communication with patients who are suffering from acute or chronic illnesses.

The study also indicated that depression was a strong independent risk factor for longer hospital stays and worse hospital outcomes.

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