Depression: 'Second biggest cause of disability' in world

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24818048

Depression is the second most common cause of disability worldwide after back pain, according to a review of research.

The disease must be treated as a global public health priority, experts report in the journal PLOS Medicine.

The study compared clinical depression with more than 200 other diseases and injuries as a cause of disability.

Globally, only a small proportion of patients have access to treatment, the World Health Organization says.

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1. Is there no cure for "depression"?

Here's a clue.....

"The burden is different between countries, so it tends to be higher in low and middle income countries and lower in high income countries."

"Treatment" is always more cost effective.


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