Why the study?
What is the prevalence, treatment rate, and societal burden of depression in the European community?
Population
78,463 adults across six European countries, of which 13,359 were identified as suffering from depression
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
6 months (retrospective recall period)
Authors
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Depression carries substantial primary care and productivity burden in Europe; cross-sectional data leave optimal interventions and causality open for prospective study.
What is the prevalence, treatment rate, and societal burden of depression in the European community?
The DEPRES survey highlights a high 17% 6-month prevalence of depression in Europe, associated with significant under-treatment, increased healthcare utilization, and substantial lost productivity.
Lépine et al. (1997) studied this question.