Recently published research has found clear evidence that women may have a higher genetic risk of depression than men.
However, all of its factors can vary, including genetic, hormonal, environmental, and social factors.
Research from Australia's Berghofer Medical Institute studied DNA data from nearly 500,000 people and found that women had about 6,000 genetic variations that increased the likelihood of depression, while men had fewer such unique variants.
This study also found similar genetic markers that are common to both sexes, but women have a higher “genetic burden,” meaning that women have more genetic variants that are related to depression.
The study also noted that genetic factors for depression in women are more associated with weight fluctuations and decreased energy, which is why women also experience symptoms of depression differently.
Additionally, women are more likely to talk about their symptoms of depression and seek help, which is why women have higher rates of reported depression than men. Men tend to hide their emotions or express them in different ways.
The scope of the research has often been limited to European populations, so it is unclear whether the same findings will apply to all regions or ethnic groups.
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