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Is depression common in the world?
Key facts. Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, it is estimated that 5.0\% of adults suffer from depression (1). Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.
Is depression more common in the West?
We believe in the free flow of information Yet research shows a rather interesting pattern: depression is far more prevalent in Western cultures, such as the US, Canada, France, Germany and New Zealand, than in Eastern cultures, such as Taiwan, Korea, Japan and China.
Why is clinical depression not a First World problem?
Clinical depression is not a first world problem because first world problems don’t exist. The term “first world problem” is stellar example of the fallacy of relative privation— a logical fallacy in which someone argues that problem X is not as important as problem Y, ergo problem X can be ignored.
How many people in the world are affected by depression?
Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. More women are affected by depression than men. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide.
What are some interesting facts about depression?
Key facts. Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.
Why is depression a leading cause of disability worldwide?
Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. More women are affected by depression than men. Depression can lead to suicide.