Table 2.
Rates of Depression Co-Occurring with Other Medical Conditions.
| Condition | Depression Rate, % | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Myocardial infarction | 20–40 | In 6 months after myocardial infarction |
| Parkinson's disease | 40 | About half major depression, half dysthymia |
| Huntington's disease | 50 | About half major depression, half dysthymia |
| Alzheimer's disease | 30–35 | Generally early in illness course |
| Stroke | 25–50 | Major depression in first year after stroke; risk correlates with site of lesion |
| Cancer | 3–50 | Varies with type, location, stage |
| HIV/AIDS | 10–20 | In later stages, 4%–11% in asymptomatic seropositive |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 12 | Up to 42% lifetime |
| Diabetes mellitus | 14–18 | 33% lifetime |
| Chronic pain | 30 | 60% lifetime |
| Disabling tinnitus | 60 | 75% lifetime |
| End-stage renal disease | 5–22 | |
| Spinal cord injury | 37 |