A study estimated that the prevalence rate of depressive disorders among Chinese women surpassed 4,400 per 100,000 population. This figure increased by almost 20 percent in the past three decades. Compare to males, females are generally more vulnerable to depression. Major depressive disorder does increase the risk of suicide. With the significant number of patients, the condition poses a great challenge to the Chinese society.
Prevalence of depressive disorders among females in China from 1990 to 2019
(per 100,000 population)
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