Question

Of the two forms of unipolar depression (major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder), the lifetime prevalence for both combined is about ________ percent of the general population.a. 3.5 b. 6.2 c. 8.6 d. 9.3

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is A: 3.5 percent

Explanation:

The lifetime prevalence of a disease is simply the ration of a population that have been hit by a particular disease or health event, or those that are at risk of having the disease or health event over the general population. The lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder combined, with the latter having a lower lifetime prevalence is 3.5%.