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Alternate Names : Depression - Major, Major Depressive Disorder, Unipolar Depression

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Major Depression Complications

Suicide (up to 15% of people with major depressive disorder die by suicide)
Increased risk of alcohol- and/or drug-related problems
Increased risk of tobacco dependence
Increased risk of problems with physical health and premature death due to medical illness

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Review Date : 9/18/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Yvette Cruz, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (2/17/2002).

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