Older people in China who feel their health is really poor are much more likely to show signs of depression. How you feel about your health might be a big clue about your mental well-being.

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Association between activities of daily living and depression symptoms among older adults in China: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey

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2025 Aug 30

The study found that older adults in China who said their health was 'very bad' were much more likely to have depression, which matches exactly what the claim says.

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Association between activities of daily living and depression symptoms among older adults in China: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey

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DOI: 10.1186/s40359-025-03223-9

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