The United Nations General Assembly declared 2021–2030 the Decade of Healthy Ageing. India is the second most populated country in the world after China. As on 1 January 2022, the population of India was estimated to be 1,408,044,253 people. In that, elderly persons (60 years and above) constitute 8.6% of the total population. Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population over 60 years will nearly double from 12% to 22%. It is estimated the prevalence of depression among Indian elderly population as 34.4%. Geriatric depression is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Feelings of sadness and occasional “blue” moods are normal. However, lasting depression is not a typical part of aging. The aim of the study is to discuss the risk factors for geriatric depression on the background of Indian scenario. For the study, data were collected from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, IndMed, and Google Scholar s along with books. This study included the articles published after A.D.1990. The main risk factors include medical conditions, such as stroke or cancer, Genetic risk, Stress, Sleep problems Social isolation and loneliness, Dementia, Diabetes, Lack of exercise or physical activity, Functional limitations that make engaging in activities of daily living difficult and Addiction and/or alcoholism —included in Substance-Induced Depressive Disorder. It is concluded that Geriatric Depression is one of the problems that old age face is commonly in India as the other nations and it is the peak time to understand and make appropriate decision to provide treatment and make their old age safe.
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