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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

The one-year prevalence of major depressive disorder is approximately 7,000 per 100,000 (7%) of the overall population with marked differences by age groups.

Epidemiology and Demographics

• The twelve-month prevalence of clinical depression is 7,000 per 100,000 (7%) of the overall population.