Prevalence of depression among the elderly (60 years and above) population in India, 1997-2016: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Quick takeaway

This review aggregates decades of Indian data on late-life depression and shows how much measured prevalence shifts with tool choice and study setting.

Why this matters

Useful for screening policy because it quantifies both burden and measurement variation.

Key caution

High heterogeneity means the pooled estimate is better used for planning than as a precise national prevalence figure.