Burden of undiagnosed depression among older adults in India: a population based study

Quick takeaway

This LASI-based study quantifies how many older adults have depression symptoms without diagnosis, making the case for routine or targeted screening in primary care.

Why this matters

Strong for service planning because it estimates the silent case load that screening programs would uncover.

Key caution

The findings depend on how 'undiagnosed' depression is operationalized and which measurement instrument is used.