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Demography and Epidemiology

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Demography and epidemiology are the studies of population, health, and disease. This chapter reviews facts, statistics, and distribution of psychiatric disorders among older adults. This information is essential in aiding with the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders among older adults.

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  1. Department of Psychiatry, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA

    Sarah J. De Asis M.D.

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  1. Professor of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Vice Chairman for Education and Faculty Development, Residency Program Director and Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry, MetroHealth, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

    Rajesh R. Tampi

  2. Executive Vice President, Clinical Services, Diamond Healthcare, Richmond, Virginia, USA

    Deena J. Tampi

  3. Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Program Director, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

    Lisa L. Boyle

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De Asis, S.J. (2018). Demography and Epidemiology. In: Tampi, R., Tampi, D., Boyle, L. (eds) Psychiatric Disorders Late in Life. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73078-3_2

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