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. 2011 Oct 15;8(6):A119.

Figure.

Prevalence and distribution of number of chronic conditions and risk factors by depression status. Conditions and risk factors included diabetes or prediabetes, current smoking, binge drinking or heavy drinking, overweight or obesity, and physical inactivity. χ2 P < .001. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2006, 2008, and 2010.

No. of Chronic Disease Risk Factors Major Depression, % Minor Depression, % Past Diagnosis of Depression, % No Depression, %
0 11.5 14.8 22.6 34.4
1 30.9 38.1 39.8 42.2
2 35.9 33.3 26.9 18.4
≥3 21.8 13.8 10.6 5.1

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