Impact of Depression Onset and Treatment on the Trend of Annual Medical Costs in Japan: An Exploratory, Descriptive Analysis of Employer-Based Health Insurance Claims Data

Introduction We aimed to clarify medical expenses in Japanese individuals before and after major depressive disorder (MDD) diagnosis, and to determine whether MDD treatment also reduces medical costs for comorbid physical conditions. Methods This was an exploratory, descriptive, retrospective analys...

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