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Is it possible to die from depression and anxiety disorder?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Depression if severe and ongoing can lead to direct cause of death by suicide. However, it is associated with worsening illnesses medically- cardiac, blood, immune. Substance abuse also associated.

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/22/2019

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