Major Depressive Disorder is a risk factor for the development and worsening of various comorbidities, emphasizing the need for integrated mental and general health care.
Conclusions: The presence of MDD was identified as a risk factor for both the development and the worsening of a range of comorbidities. These results highlight the importance of addressing depression early in its course and the need for integrating mental and general health care.
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