Epidemiology Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Distribution of mental health disorders
A
1 in 4 experience a mental illness of some kind during their life
50% of patients still depressed 1 year on, 10% persistent / chronic course
1 in 7 people >65 living in the community are depressed
1 in 6 people at any given time living with a MH problem
2
Q
Highest rates of BPAD
A
Afro Carribean
3
Q
Prevalence of past year hallucinations
A
4%
4
Q
MDD in primary care population
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5-10%
5
Q
Time lag between onset and seeking treatment for depression
A
3-4 years
6
Q
Goldburg and Huxley
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- Existing morbidity in the community
- All people with MH difficulties who contact primary care
- The group with conspicuous mental health issues
- Those referred to secondary mental health services
Filters in between the levels
7
Q
National Statistics Socioeconomic classification
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- Higher managerial, administrative, professional occupations
- Lower managerial and professional occupations
- Intermediate occupations (clerical, sales, service)
- Small employers and own account workers
- Lower supervisory and technical operations
- Semi-routine operations
- Routine operations
- Never worked or long term unemployed
8
Q
MH disorder in their lifetime
A
1 in 4
