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Origins of depression in later life.

Psychological medicine - 1 Sept 2005

Blazer Dan G, Hybels Celia F

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BACKGROUND: Despite the burden of depression in late life, its origins present a paradox to investigators and clinicians alike. METHOD: We review biological (genetics and heredity factors, neurotransmitter dysfunction, endocrine changes, vascular disorders, and medical co-morbidities), psychologi...

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PMID: 16168147
DOI: 10.1017/S0033291705004411

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