Population-Based Study of First Onset and Chronicity in Major Depressive Disorder

Eaton, William W.; Shao, Huibo; Nestadt, Gerald; Lee, Ben Hochang; Bienvenu, O. Joseph; Zandi, Peter P.

doi:10.1001/archpsyc.65.5.513

articleArchives of General PsychiatryMay 1, 2008GREEN OA

Population-Based Study of First Onset and Chronicity in Major Depressive Disorder

WWWilliam W. Eaton HSHuibo Shao GNGerald NestadtBHBen Hochang LeeOJO. Joseph Bienvenu

Johns Hopkins University

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Abstract

Objectives

To estimate risk factors for first lifetime onset and parameters of chronicity following the first episode, including duration, recovery, and recurrence, and to search for predictors of each parameter.

Design

Prospective population-based cohort study with 23 years of follow-up.

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617

total citations

FWCI: 22.94
Percentile: 100%
References: 69

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Authors

6

WW
William W. EatonCorresponding
Johns Hopkins University
HS
Huibo Shao
Johns Hopkins University
GN
Gerald Nestadt
Johns Hopkins University
BH
Ben Hochang Lee
Johns Hopkins University
OJ
O. Joseph Bienvenu
Johns Hopkins University

Topics & keywords

Topics

Keywords

Major depressive disorder
Population
Age of onset
Cohort
Psychiatry
Depression (economics)
Natural history
Psychology

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