A study on genetic factors has revealed that women are twice as likely to suffer from depression compared to men.
According to research published in the journal Nature Communications, genetic data from 130,000 women and 65,000 men were analyzed.
This large scale global study has made it clear that women are twice as likely to experience depression as men. The reason for depression in women is not only psychological or social but also significantly influenced by genetic differences.
Researchers found 6,133 unique genetic variations present in women that were not found in men, while both shared 7,117 genetic variations.
According to the study, the major cause of depression in women is metabolic symptoms, including weight fluctuations and lack of energy.
The research team clarified that DNA changes are genetic differences people are born with and have no connection with life experiences.
The team further stated that depression manifests differently in each individual. For this research, the genetic data of women and men from Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States were analyzed.
