 Key features of depression and its management in general practice. |
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1. Less than 30% of first major depressive episodes become recurrent. |
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2. Depression in adolescence carries an increased risk of recurrence. |
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3. Risk of recurrence is higher in girls than boys. |
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4. Risk of recurrence increases with each episode experienced. |
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5. Recurrent major depressive disorders are more likely to be familial. |
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Risk of recurrence is higher in girls than boys.
Author's answer: False.
Following an episode of major depression the risk of recurrence is six-fold for boys and fourfold for girls (10).
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