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The ageing population faces an escalating burden of these conditions, and half of the cases are largely undiagnosed. Yet a paucity of epidemiological data limits understanding the full scope of the disease burden among older adults. This protocol outlines a systematic review to estimate the prevalence and incidence of anxiety, depression and stress among older people (60 years and above) and to identify contributing factors across South-East Asian countries.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method and analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A study protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis has been registered in PROSPERO. The research team will systematically search, appraise and synthesise observational studies following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. 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