What Do the Results of the Epidemiological Studies Tell Us

question 109

Multiple Choice

What do the results of the epidemiological studies tell us about changes over time in the frequency of depression?

• A) Rates of depression appear to be decreasing.
• B) Rates of bipolar disorder appear to be increasing.
• C) Rates of depression appear to be increasing and with earlier onset.
• D) Rates of depression appear to be increasing but with later onset.

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