New study findings suggest that senior citizens may have more chronic medical problems than their younger counterparts but are less likely to be depressed or have other psychological disorders. The study, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, in the US, shows that 5 per cent of seniors reported having a psychological disorder, such as depression or anxiety, in comparison to 17 per cent of the younger patients. Younger patients also reported experiencing more severe psychological symptoms and stressors, including worries about their health, weight or finances. The study is reported in Psychosomatic Medicine.
(Reuters 01/08/02)

© Health Media Ltd 2002
http://www.health-news.co.uk

Related Links
http://www.reutershealth.com