Who is MOST likely to be depressed?
A) a 65-year-old who has just retired
B) a 70-year-old who has never married
C) a 90-year-old who is socially isolated and physically frail
D) a 100-year-old who is married, with close friends

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Social isolation and physical frailty are two major risk factors for depression in older adults. Being 90 years old also increases the likelihood of depression due to age-related changes and losses.

Who Is MOST Likely to Be Depressed