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Age when depression performs

Written by: Martin Winkler

First version: 28 Dec 2008. Latest version: 28 Dec 2008.

Abstract:
Depressions arise most often in 30-årsåldern and only 10% of all depressions arises the first time after 60 years' age.

Question:

In which age group, is depression most common?

Answer:

There is a peak of the first onset of depression around 30 years' age, and over half of depressed people have their first depressive episode before the age of 40.

There is also a pronounced risk for depression among elderly people, but their depression seldom starts at high age. Only 10 % of all depressed people have their first depressed episode befoe 60 years' age.

Further information

Types of depression Frequency of mood problems at child birth What is depression Chronic fatigue Positive areas of your life Statistics on the occurence of mental disorders More articles about depressions

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