Some percentages...can u pick up the right one

[shisha]

Q1:
What is the life time "risk" for suicide in mood disorder patients?
a]20-33%
b]1-3%
c]10-15%
d]50-60%

Q2:
A middle aged woman has major depression.What is the chance that her identical twin sister will also develop major depression?
a]70%
b]50%
c]20%
d]10%

[rose.82]

Hi,

For first Q, I think the answer is d]50-60%.
But I'm not sure about secound Q ,If in case I have this Q in the exam I'll chose d]10%!
Please tell me the right answer .I'm so curies.
Thanks Shisha.

[shisha]

1: 50-60%
2: 70%

[priyank081]

Originally Posted by shisha

1: 50-60%
2: 70%

i dont tink a is right an sfor first one .if this is answer evry 2 of three patient shuld commit sucide in mood disorder.is arond 15 to 20

[Dr. X]

dont tink a is right an sfor first one .if this is answer evry 2 of three patient shuld commit sucide in mood disorder.is arond 15 to 20

"risk" (also quoted on q. stem) of suicide is not same as commiting suicide. orig. ans. 50-60 stands. and you are right about 10-15% or so for actually committing one. Dont forget that suicide risk decreases as severity of the depression increases. When they come out of it, regaining the energy to do so.. more likely to commit it.