Who is affected by depression
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Who is affected by depression
Depression affects people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Young children and older adults are increasingly being diagnosed with depression.
- The National Mental Health Association estimates approximately 19 million Americans suffer from depression.
- Depression affects twice as many females as males.
- Depression most commonly begins between ages 20 and 45 but can develop at any age.
- Depression tends to run in families.
- Depression often occurs with other illnesses, such as diabetes, heart conditions, and other chronic health problems.
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| Author | Jeannette Curtis |
| Author | Ralph Poore |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Lila Havens |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry |
| Last Updated | March 21, 2007 |
| Last updated: | March 21, 2007 |
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| Author: | Ralph Poore |
| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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