title: [The epidemiology of depression].
abstract: Epidemiological methods allow give a clear picture of the distribution of depressions throughout the healthcare system. Thanks to studies of the population, using these methods it is now possible for example to describe the typical profile of those who do not request care, and the proportion of depressed subjects treated by general practitioners and psychiatrists either in private practice or during periods of hospitalization for various causes. To illustrate the above points, the author sets out below some French surveys concerning depressive disorders in the general community and in various branches of the healthcare system.
authors.affiliation: Santé publique, Université de Caen.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kovess
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010343:Patient Admission / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents
vernacular_title: Epidémiologie de la dépression.