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Association between chronic diseases and depressive inclinations among rural middle-aged and older adults
Links between long-term illnesses and depression in middle-aged and older adults living in rural areas
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Abstract
Among 395 participants aged 45 and above, are associated with increased , particularly eye diseases and heart disease.
- Chronic diseases, excluding metabolic disorders, significantly contribute to depressive inclinations in middle-aged and older adults.
- The presence of multiple chronic diseases correlates with higher levels of depressive inclinations.
- Positive , such as spousal trust and satisfaction in intergenerational relationships, may reduce the impact of chronic diseases on depression.
- Conversely, skipped generational caregiving is associated with an increase in depressive inclinations tied to chronic diseases.
- Other forms of social relationships, including kinship and friendship networks, do not appear to significantly influence the association between chronic diseases and depressive inclinations.
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Key numbers
76%
Chronic Disease Prevalence
Percentage of participants diagnosed with one or more .
41.52%
Percentage of participants exhibiting depressive symptoms.
16.8%
Eye Disease Association
Prevalence of eye disease among participants.