Which of the following conditions accounts for the biggest percentage of the global burden of disease?
A) Tuberculosis
B) HIV/AIDS
C) Drug use disorders
D) Depressive disorders

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Depressive disorders account for the highest percentage of the global burden of disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depressive disorders were the fourth leading cause of global burden of disease in 2000 and are expected to be the second leading cause of burden by 2020. This includes major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder.

Which of the Following Conditions Accounts for the Biggest Percentage