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Key features of depression and its management in general practice.

"..I had this once before.."

	1. Following an episode of major depressive illness, ten percent of people develop a chronic depressive illness.
	2. Inadequate treatment during the acute episode increases the risk of chronic depression.
	3. Chronic depression is more common in people with a family history of depression.
	4. Chronic depression is more common in patients with a late age of onset.
	5. Chronic depression is less likely when the acute illness is severe.

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1. Following an episode of major depressive illness, ten percent of people develop a chronic depressive illness.

Author's answer: True.

Ten percent of people develop a chronic depressive illness.

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