Subthreshold depression in older adults is common (16.5%) and associated with increased somatic comorbidities and psychotropic medication use compared to those without depressive symptoms.
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Subthreshold depression may signal higher somatic burden in older adults; leaves open whether screening or treatment alters outcomes.
Geiselmann et al. (2001) studied this question.
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