Effect of depression on health service utilisation in men: a prospective cohort study of Australian men aged 35 to 80 years.

Sean A MartinIan ZajacAndrew VincentRobert J AdamsSarah AppletonGary A Wittert

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

Men with a high burden of depression symptoms have commensurate use of health services when compared with those with a low burden, but only half report a physician diagnosis of depression. Undiagnosed depression led to a higher usage of medical and prescription services.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
sleep quality
healthcare
primary care
emergency department
risk factors
physical activity