Depression and its association with functional status and physical activity in the elderly in Karachi, Pakistan.

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the functional status and level of physical activity and their association with depression in the elderly population (age 60 and above) in Karachi, Pakistan.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Subjects were recruited through multi-stage cluster sampling technique.

Depression in the elderly in Karachi, Pakistan: a cross sectional study.

Background: Depression in elderly is a major global public health concern. There has been no population-based study of depression in the elderly in Pakistan. The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of depression and its association with family support of elderly (age 60 years and above) in Karachi, Pakistan.