Depression Among Nonfrail Old Men Is Associated With Reduced Physical Function and Functional Capacity After 9Â Years Follow-up: The Health in Men Cohort Study

Nonfrail older men with history of current or past depression showed greater impairment of physical and functional capacity 9 years later. Older men with history of depression may benefit from regular monitoring of physical and occupational function and should be targeted by preventive trials designed to improve function and decrease frailty.