What percentage of patients who commit suicide have depressive illness?
A. 100%
B. 90%
C. 70%
D. 50%
ANS: C
Untreated and undertreated depression significantly increases the risk of suicide: One out of seven people with recurrent depressive illness commit suicide, 70% of suicides have depressive illness, and 70% of suicides see their primary care provider within 6 weeks of suicide. Suicide is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (Stahl, 2008).
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