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Women twice as likely to suffer depression as men, health letter reports.
2004 JUN 3 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Worldwide, almost twice as many women as men are dealing with depression, according to the May issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter.
One out of eight women will have an episode of major depression at some time in her life. Women are also more vulnerable to bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and dysthymia (low-level, long-term depression).
The Harvard Mental Health Letter attributes women's increased susceptibility to:
Genetics: Heredity accounts for up to 50% of the risk for depression. Researchers have identified several gene variants linked to depression that occur only in women, including one that is related to female hormone regulation.
Women acknowledge their symptoms: Men are more reluctant to admit the problem or reach out for help.
Stress: Women are more likely to say they are under stress, according to a survey of over 30,000 people in 30 countries. Women, more ...
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