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Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale  

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  • The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) is designed to study general patterns of the incidence and prevalence of depression among adults. Lenore S. Radloff published the original report on its development and suitability for use in the general population. [Source: Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology; Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-H5JBLP5C-2

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