Malnutrition is associated with depression in rural elderly population

Background: Aging induces physiological changes and affects all of organs. Nutritional status and mental health deteriorate with aging. As malnutrition and depression are main problem in elderly this study was performed to assess the association between malnutrition and depression among rural elderl...

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Main Authors: Zamane Vafaei, Habibollah Mokhtari, Zahra Sadooghi, Rokhsareh Meamar, Ahmad Chitsaz, Mina Moeini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2013;volume=18;issue=13;spage=15;epage=19;aulast=Vafaei