Depression Diagnosis Varies Widely by US State, CDC Reports
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A new report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that 18.4% of US adults have ever been diagnosed with depression in their lifetimes, with the highest prevalence observed in West Virginia and the lowest in Hawaii. The report also found that depression rates were higher among women, younger adults, and those with less education. Experts suggest that increased awareness around mental health could lead to higher rates of diagnoses, which is a positive development.
- Nearly 1 in 5 US adults have been diagnosed with depression and the prevalence varies dramatically by state, CDC report finds CNN
- National, State-Level, and County-Level Prevalence Estimates of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Self-Reporting a Lifetime Diagnosis of Depression — United States, 2020 | MMWR CDC
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