Prevalence of depression among elderly women in India-An intersectional analysis of the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), 2017-2018.

Epidemiological transition in India shows a shift in disease burden from youth to the elderly. As Life Expectancy increases, a greater burden is placed on the state, society, and families in India. Mental health disorders are insidious, debilitating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) that afflict people, their families, and generations down the line.