Epidemiology of depression for clinicians.
This article reviews the epidemiology of depression and the ways this information can be useful for clinicians. The article defines frequently used epidemiological terms, presents prevalence rates and risk factors; discusses the impact and consequences of depression; and suggests arenas for prevention, early intervention, and treatment that can help clinicians in their everyday work.
Bromberger
J T
JT
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychiatry, PA 15213.
Costello
E J
EJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D015995:Prevalence; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012947:Social Work