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What percentage of people suffer depression after delivery?
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Estimates vary: Studies suggest post-partum depression can occur anywhere from 5% to 25% of the time, depending on definition and severity. Interestingly, men are at risk too, with estimates for them ranging form 1 - 25%.
Answered 2/8/2017
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