DEPRESSION - statistics

Question 1

the neurobiological basis for increased prevalence in women is unknown, but is thought to be related to what?

Answer 1

hormonal status, stress response systems or sexual differences between the sexes in several brain areas

Question 2

suicide is the cause of death is what percentage of people with MDD?

Answer 2

15%

Question 3

depression is among the leading cause of disability worldwide in what percentage of adults experiencing MD episodes at some time in their lives?

Answer 3

8%

Question 4

are mood disorders diagnosed and treated or highly under diagnosed and untreated?

Answer 4

highly under diagnosed and untreated

Question 5

what percentage of Canadians are effected by depression?

Answer 5

10%

Question 6

what are mood disorders?

Answer 6

disorders of emotion including mania and depression

Question 7

is the prevalence of depression higher in men or women?

Answer 7

prevalence in doubled in women

Question 8

why is the prevalence of depression higher in women?

Answer 8

• women are able to recognize mental health issues an go to doctor
• in somatic complaints like migrants, back pain, IBS, is not recognized as depression