Author/Editor		Žmitek, Andrej
Title		Depresija kot problem javnega zdravstva
Translated title		Depression as a public health problem
Type		članek
Source		Zdrav Vars
Vol. and No.		Letnik 40, št. 1-2
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 37-40
Language		slo
Abstract		Depression is a major public health problem due to its serious humanistic and economic consequences. Although theoretical knowledge of recognition and treatment of depression has increased considerably, this illness is still too often unrecognised and untreated or undertreated. According to the data from literature, depression management can be improved considerably by using certain educational measures. Consequently, improvements in certain health indicators on a national level can be observed, for example in reduction of suicide rate.
Summary		Depresija predstavlja tako s humanistične kot z ekonomske perspektive pomemben družbeni problem. Praksa odkrivanja in zdravljenja te bolezni zaostaja za teoretičnim znanjem, ki nam je trenutno dostopno. Izkušnje iz tujine kažejo, da je mogoče z dodatnim izobraževanjem zdravnikov kakovost prepoznavanja in zdravljenja depresije pomembno izboljšati. To se zrcali v zmanjševanju posledic bolezni, na primer v znižanju količnika samomorilnosti.
Descriptors		DEPRESSION PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIANS, FAMILY