Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms and the Influencing Factors Among Older Adults Aged 60 Years and Over - 7 PLADs, China, 2024

WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC?: Mental health problems in older adults have become a major public health concern. WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT?: The prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms in adults aged ≥60 years was 13.8% and 8.0%, respectively. Compared with good sleep quality, the odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of depression and anxiety for those with poor sleep quality was 7.88 (6.33, 9.79) and 6.42 (5.02, 8.22), respectively. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE?: Early screening for depression and anxiety, lifestyle interventions and chronic disease management should be strengthened to promote mental health of older adults.