This image shows the prevalence of major depressive disorder across the world. The age standardized prevalence rate of MDD in 2021 varied across the globe – prevalence was highest in Greenland at 6.6%, and lowest in Brunei Darussalam at 1.2%
MDD=major depressive disorder
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