[The prevalence of depression in Denmark].
The prevalence of depression in the Danish general population is 3-4%. The gender difference in the prevalence seems to be less pronounced the more severe the depressive state is manifested. Particularly among men depression is undertreated, partly reflected by the gender difference in help-seeking behaviour. Risk factors for depression include traumatic life events in social life or other stressors, social status as well as over-consumption of alcohol. Information, detection and treatment of depression are of great importance.
Olsen
Lis Raabaek
LR
Psykiatrisk Forskningsenhed, Region Hovestaden. lro@dadlnet.dk
Munk-Jørgensen
Povl
P
Bech
Per
P
D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors