 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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4. Risk of recurrence increases with each episode experienced.
Author's answer: True.
The risk of a subsequent episode increases with the number already experienced (3).
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