A community health nurse is planning a depression screening clinic for those members of the community who are statistically most likely to experience depression. Which of the following statements regarding depression and gender is correct?

A) Depressive disorders are more common in men than in women.
B) Depressive disorders are more common in women than in men.
C) Depressive disorders equally affect men and women.
D) Depressive disorders affect young men more than older women.


Ans: B
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Depressive disorders are more prevalent in women than in men (NIMH, 2006). Genetics, sociocultural factors, hormones, and other elements may account for this disparity.

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