A nurse is reading a journal article about epidemiologic research and mental illness. Which of the following mental health conditions would the nurse expect to be projected as the leading burden of disease worldwide by the year 2030?
A) Depression
B) Anxiety
C) Substance abuse
D) Anorexia nervosa
Ans: A
Based on epidemiologic research, depression is one of the leading disease burdens in middle- and high-income countries, such as the United States. By 2030, depression is projected to be the leading burden worldwide.
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