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1. Isolated depression is rare in children. |
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2. Anxiety disorders are common in children with major depressive illness. |
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3. Disruptive behaviour disorders are common in children with major depressive disorder. |
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4. Suicide is more common in children than adults. |
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5. Family discord is an independent risk factor for suicide in children and adolescents. |
4. Suicide is more common in children than adults.
Author's answer False.
Suicide in children is extremely rare world-wide. This in contrast to suicide rates among 15- to 19-year-olds, which have quadrupled over the last four decades.