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Percentages of individuals with depression based on scores on the GDS-15 at each interval
| No depression | Mild depression | Moderate depression | Severe depression | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit 1 | 72% | 18% | 7% | 3% |
| Visit 2 | 69% | 17% | 8% | 6% |
| Visit 3 | 70% | 24% | 2% | 4% |
Scores of 0–4 are considered normal, scores of 5–8 indicate mild depression; 9–11 indicate moderate depression; and 12–15 indicate severe depression
