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Table 2 Comparison of the offspring of BCN participants in the US and Europe demonstrating a greater burden of illness in the US subjects

From: 25 Years of the International Bipolar Collaborative Network (BCN)

Offspring Dx

United States

Europe

Unipolar Depression

26.5%

8.9%

Bipolar Disorder

17.8%

3.8%

Suicide Attempt

6.0%

2.2%

Alcohol Abuse

7.2%

1.4%

Substance Abuse

12.0%

2.1%

Other

24.9%

5.1%

Any Illness

36.3%

13.3%