Depression Epidemiology

Research on depression epidemiology discussed by scientists at University Medical Center

Published in Mental Health Law Weekly, August 8th, 2009

Researchers detail in 'A clinical prediction rule for detecting major depressive disorder in primary care: the PREDICT-NL study,' new data in depression. According to a study from Netherlands, "Major depressive disorder often remains unrecognized in primary care. Development of a clinical prediction rule using easily obtainable predictors for major depressive disorder in primary care patients."

"A total of 1046 subjects, aged 18-65 years, were included from seven large general practices in the center of The Netherlands. All subjects were recruited in the general practice waiting room, irrespective of their presenting complaint. Major depressive disorder according to...

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Source: Mental Health Law Weekly (2009-08-08)

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