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Can doing daily tasks help older people feel less sad?
Original Title
Association between activities of daily living and depression symptoms among older adults in China: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey
doi:10.1186/s40359-025-03223-944%
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Methodology score · 44/100
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What’s the bottom line?
Older people in China who can't do everyday things like bathing or managing money are more likely to feel sad or depressed. This is true no matter if they live in cities or villages.
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