 The Surgeon General defines mental health as a state of successful performance of mental and physical function resulting in productive activities and fulfilling relationships with others and the ability to adapt to and cope with adversity (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1999).
- 20% of all Lucas County adults were diagnosed with depression
- 18% of African American adults have been diagnosed with depression
- 22% of Hispanic adults have been diagnosed with depression
(Source: 2007 Lucas County Health Assessment) |
Lucas County Adults Sad or Hopeless Almost Every Day for Two Weeks or More That Stopped Doing Usual Activities
- 12% White
- 17% African American
- 11% Hispanic
(Source: 2007 Lucas County Health Assessment)
*Per 100,000 population.
N/A Not applicable for unknown category
**** Rate could not be calculated: positive numerator count for denominator population count of zero.
Rates are NOT gender-specific.
*Per 100,000 population.
N/A Not applicable for unknown category
**** Rate could not be calculated: positive numerator count for denominator population count of zero.
Rates are NOT gender-specific.
(Source: ODH Information Warehouse)
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