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Prevalence of symptoms of depression 3 and 12 months after stroke. Prevalence of different levels of depression 3 and 12 months after stroke.
| LEVEL OF DEPRESSION | 3 months (n = 92) | 12 months (n = 96) |
| No symptoms of depression (score < 12 points) | 41 (45%) | 39 (41%) |
| Symptoms of mild depression (score 12–20 points) | 34 (37%) | 49 (51%) |
| Symptoms of major depression (score > 20 points) | 17 (18%) | 8 (8%) |
