The Health and Productivity Burden of Depression in South Korea.

Ella Zomer YongJoo Rhee Danny Liew Zanfina Ademi

Published in: Applied health economics and health policy (2021)

Our study highlights the considerable productivity loss attributable to depression among South Koreans over their working lifetime. Better prevention and treatment of depression is needed for long-term economic gains.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
sleep quality
climate change
healthcare
public health
mental health
risk factors
human health
replacement therapy