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

Limitation	Bipolar disorder	Depression		Non-mood disorder
Physical Limitation	27.40%	22.80%		6.40%	*
Social Limitation	26.20%	14.00%	*	2.80%	*
Cognitive Limitation	31.20%	12.40%	*	1.90%	*
Work Limitation	39.20%	21.00%	*	4.60%	*
Household Limitation	21.20%	14.30%	*	2.90%	*
Any Limitation (work, household, school)	40.80%	22.00%		4.80%

* 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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