Epidemiological data are reviewed on the prevalence, course, socio-demographic
correlates, and societal costs of major depression throughout the world. Major depression is …

Background Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses demonstrated the association
between depression and the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), but the previous reviews …

Brief summary Data are reviewed on the societal costs of major depressive disorder (MDD).
Early-onset MDD is found to predict difficulties in subsequent role transitions, including low …

Recent epidemiological surveys conducted in general populations have found that the
lifetime prevalence of depression is in the range of 10% to 15%. Mood disorders, as defined …

Context Several studies have suggested that depression is associated with an increased
risk of stroke; however, the results are inconsistent. Objective To conduct a systematic …

Morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is exceedingly high worldwide.
Depressive illness is a serious psychiatric illness that afflicts a significant portion of the world …

Background Depression and cardiovascular diseases are both common among elderly.
Depression is suspected to be an independent risk factor for the onset of coronary heart …

Background Several recent studies have investigated the relationship between telomere
length and depression with inconsistent results. This meta-analysis examined whether …

Background Depression is associated with an unusually high rate of aging-related illnesses
and early mortality. One aspect of “accelerated aging” in depression may be shortened …

Background and Purpose—A history of depression may be associated with an increased
risk of stroke. We aimed to determine the association between depression and risk of stroke …