Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Publication Details

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Title:

Trends in Use and Expenditures for Depression among U.S. Adults Age 18 and Older, Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 1999 and 2009

Product type:

Statistical Brief 377

MEPS component:

Household Component

Publication date:

July 25, 2012

Description:

In 2009, 17.6 million adults visited a doctor or health facility, or obtained a prescription drug to treat depression. In 1999, the same was true for 10.1 million adults. In both 1999 and 2009, the number of women seeking treatment for depression was higher than men.

Author(s):

Anita Soni, PhD

Agency:

Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Source:

Web Only

MEPS Topics:

Health Care Costs/Expenditures, Health Care Disparities, Medical Expenditures, Men's Health, Mental Health, Prescription Drugs, Women's Health

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