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