Loading...
Proceedings Report
Social, Psychological and Health Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on the Elderly: South African and Italian Perspectives
Year of Publication : 2020
Language : en
More Detail
Abstract (English) : The elderly population has been included in the vulnerable population to the mental health risks of COVID-19. This group in our society is confronted with high rates of pre-existing depressive symptoms and the challenges of accessing mental health services. The elderly population has been reported to be more susceptible, especially those with underlying diseases, to COVID-19 infection and severe illnesses. Recent studies have showed a higher mortality of elderly patients with COVID-19 to those of young and middle-aged patients. The panel discussion explored the challenges confronting the elderly in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Description : Cite: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2019). Social, Psychological and Health Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on the Elderly: South African and Italian Perspectives,
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/assaf.2019/0064
Publisher : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Citation : Cite: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2019). Social, Psychological and Health Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on the Elderly: South African and Italian Perspectives, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/assaf.2019/0064
Sponsorship : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
DOI : 10.17159/assaf.2019/0064
ISBN : 978-1-928496-29-8
Peer Review Status : Non-Peer Reviewed
Collections :
Select desired time period