Differences in demographic composition and in work, social, and functional limitations among the populations with unipolar depression and bipolar disorder: results from a nationally representative sample

Table 2 Self-reported societal limitations by individuals with bipolar disorder or depression compared to the non-mood disorder population, adults 18-64, United States, 2004-2006

	Bipolar disorder	Depression		Non-mood disorder
Employed/student status
Not working or not a student (if 18-23)	57.20%	36.70%	*	19.30%	*
Working or a student (if 18-23)	42.80%	63.30%		80.70%	*
Missed days of work
Average	8.36	7.45		3.45	*
Missed 2 weeks (10 days) or more of work
No, missed fewer	77.50%	85.20%		93.70%	*
Yes, missed 2 weeks or more	22.50%	14.80%		6.30%	*
Missed days of work/spent in bed
Average	4.95	3.81		1.6	*
Missed work and in bed 2 weeks (10 days) or more
No, missed fewer	85.10%	91.90%	*	97.10%	*
Yes, missed 2 weeks or more	14.90%	8.20%	*	2.90%	*

* Indicates statistical difference (p < .05) between the bipolar disorder population versus the depression population or between the bipolar disorder population versus the non-mood disorder population
Source: 2004-2006 MEPS

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