Characteristics of Adults Age 18 and Older Who Took Prescription Medication for Depression: United States, 2023

Elgaddal, Nazik; Weeks, Julie D.; Mykyta, Laryssa

doi:10.15620/cdc/174589

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Characteristics of Adults Age 18 and Older Who Took Prescription Medication for Depression: United States, 2023

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4/16/2025
By Elgaddal, Nazik ; Weeks, Julie D. ; Mykyta, Laryssa
Series: NCHS Data Briefs

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Elgaddal, Nazik ; Weeks, Julie D. ; Mykyta, Laryssa
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National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)
Description:

This report uses the most recent National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data on the use of prescription medication for depression and explores differences in the use of medication for depression by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin, disability status, living arrangement, family income, education level, region, and urbanization level among U.S. adults in 2023.
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NCHS Data Brief. 2025 Apr;(528):1-9
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NCHS Data Briefs
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https://dx.doi.org/10.15620/cdc/174589
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Report
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Statistics
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United States
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9 pdf Pages
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528
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National Center for Health Statistics
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