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Depression

M P Beaudet1

  • 1Health Statistics Division, Statistics Canada, Ottawa.

Health Reports
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Nearly 6% of Canadian adults experienced major depression, with prevalence varying by sex and age. Key risk factors included chronic stress, negative events, low self-esteem, and social support, with some differences between men and women.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Mental Health Research
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Major depressive episodes affect a significant portion of the adult population.
  • Understanding the prevalence and risk factors for depression is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the prevalence of major depressive episodes in Canadian adults.
  • To identify demographic, socioeconomic, and psychosocial factors associated with depression.
  • To explore differences in risk factors between men and women.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 1994-95 National Population Health Survey.
  • Employed univariate and multivariate statistical analyses.
  • Examined associations between depression and variables including age, sex, marital status, education, income, stress, social support, and self-esteem.

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Main Results:

  • Approximately 6% of Canadians aged 18+ experienced a major depressive episode in the prior 12 months.
  • Depression prevalence was higher in women and decreased with age.
  • Chronic strain, negative events, lack of closeness, and low self-esteem were significant risk factors for both sexes.
  • Childhood trauma and low mastery increased risk for women; being single and moderate self-esteem increased risk for men.
  • A notable proportion of depressed individuals used drugs or sought professional healthcare.

Conclusions:

  • Depression prevalence in Canada is substantial, with distinct risk profiles for men and women.
  • Socioeconomic factors, stress, and psychological resources play a role in depression.
  • Further research into sex-specific interventions and the impact of trauma is warranted.