[The epidemiology of depression]
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Published on: February 22, 2018
1Santé publique, Université de Caen.
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.
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