From starvation to depression: unveiling the link between the great famine and late-life depression

• Main Authors: Lin Guo (Author), Bin Sang (Author), Shanna Li (Author), Zhongming Xia (Author), Meilin Li (Author), Mengru Yang (Author), Wenqiang Yin (Author), Ying Liu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The Great Famine in China from 1959 to 1961 is recognized as one of the most severe social and public health disasters of the 20th century, with profound long-term impacts on the health of survivors, particularly on their mental health. Early-life malnutrition and psychological t...