If a person stands and looks up at an object, the angle of elevation is the angle between the horizontal line of sight and the object. If a person stands and looks down at an object, the angle of ...

Having a long-term physical health problem (such as cancer, a heart condition, diabetes, disabilities caused by a stroke, respiratory disease, kidney disease, arthritis or multiple sclerosis) can be ...

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"According to the World Health Organisation, depressive disorders were the third biggest global health problem in 2004; by 2030 they will be No 1." Frequently described as debilitating, yet often ...

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The following guidance is based on the best available evidence. The full guideline gives details of the methods and the evidence used to develop the guidance. Box 1 Depression definitions (taken from ...