A recent research study conducted by the Institute of Medical Strategies and Policies on Mental Health of Old People revealed that 5% of old people over 60 among 1,132 households surveyed suffer from mental depression.
The target group was studied in seven provinces across the country: Son La, Hai Duong, Ha Tinh, Ninh Thuan, Daklak, Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Vinh Long.
The common symptoms of those victims are permanent stress, loss of temper and concentration, and inability to sleep. Some even revealed their desires to commit suicide or perform crimes.
According to medical experts, the best way for the old to avoid this severe disease is to maintain a balanced life by frequently visiting friends and relatives to ward off loneliness.
Victim of stabbing to live
After operating for two hours, doctors at the People’s Hospital 115 saved the life of a victim who had been stabbed in the heart.
The patient, 17, from Soc Trang, and currently living in Tan Binh district, HCM City, was hospitalised in an unconscious state. Immediately, he was sent to the emergency room
Currently, the patient is recovering well.
Durian victim still unidentified
As reported by the HCM City Department of Flood and Storm Prevention, a victim was found dead during Typhoon Durian in the area of Long Thanh hamlet, Long Hoa commune, Can Gio district on December 7.
No family member has come forward to identify the body.
The following are identifying characteristics: male of 1.68meter height, wearing black sport suit with left trouser leg marked with Adidas label, long hair to scuff of neck, scars on left ear and instep.
(Source: Tuoi tre) | 
