Prevalence and associated risk factors for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and loneliness among the geriatric population in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

The prevalence rates for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and loneliness among older adults in Bangladesh were 58%, 82%, 77%, and 9%, respectively.

• Depression was reported as mild in 42% of participants, moderate in 13%, and severe in 3%.
• Anxiety symptoms showed a prevalence of mild in 39%, moderate in 31%, and severe in 12%.
• Insomnia was mild in 28% of participants, moderate in 38%, and severe in 11%.
• Factors associated with higher rates of mental health issues included female sex, spousal separation, and unemployment.
• Living alone, smoking, lack of exercise, and chronic health conditions were also linked to increased mental health symptoms.
• There were significant correlations among the mental health issues assessed, suggesting they tend to co-occur.

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