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A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
Published on: February 22, 2018
[The prevalence of depression in Denmark]
Lis Raabaek Olsen1, Povl Munk-Jørgensen, Per Bech
1Psykiatrisk Forskningsenhed, Region Hovestaden. lro@dadlnet.dk
Abstract:
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.
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