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nautica902

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There is substantial variation in the incidence of mood disorders and suicide across cultures worldwide. The two most consistent factors associated with the incidence of depression and anxiety are:
 
  A) Number of parents in the home and education level
  B) Degree of social support and employment status
  C) Number of parents in the home and degree of social support
  D) Education level and employment status

Question 2

Epidemiologic studies are essential to target programs to populations in greatest need. To help measure progress toward improving mental health, which is a primary focus of epidemiologic studies?
 
  A) Physical costs
  B) Emotional costs
  C) Mental costs
  D) Social costs



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Answer to Question 1

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Across all cultures, the two most consistent social factors associated with the incidence of depression and anxiety are education level and employment status. The social factors with the lowest impact are degree of social support and number of parents in the home.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
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Epidemiologic studies describe the social costs of mental illness and are essential to target programs to populations in greatest need.





 

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