Medical Illness Prevalence

Prevalence and Impact of Depression

Hypertension

3 times morbid risk

Coronary artery disease

40% increased risk of cardiac events

Post-myocardial infarction

33% at 3 months; Mortality 4 to 6 x

Post-Stroke

20% to 25%

Arthritis

40% to 60% increased morbid risk