The authors of the study point out that their findings may help identify people at increased risk of depression, which will enable the implementation of more effective preventive measures. The study included the analysis of data from over 100,000. people from seven countries, including Great Britain, the United States, Mexico, Ireland, South Korea, China and Indonesia.
The data analysis shows that being single was associated with 79%. higher risk of developing depressive symptoms compared to married people. A particularly high risk of depression was recorded among divorced or separated people, who had a 99% lower risk of depression. greater chance of developing symptoms of depression. In turn, widowed people were 64 percent more likely to suffer from depression than married people.
Scientists suggest that lower rates of depression among married couples may be due to mutual emotional support, economic stability, and a positive impact on each other’s mental health. Marital relationships can play an important role in protecting against the effects of loneliness and emotional problems, which helps reduce the risk of depression.
Source: geekweek.interia.pl
