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Effect of Major Depressive Disorder on People with Chronic Illnesses

Chronic physical and mental illnesses severely impair the daily activities of people. When major depressive disorder presents itself as a co-morbid illness to existing chronic illnesses, patients are more likely to encounter health problems. Generally, people with both MDD and chronic illness(s) had a greater number of healthcare utilizations, work absences, and short-term disabilities than people with MDD but no physical conditions or people with physical conditions but no MDD.

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Updated 2022-10-19

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