Genetic Factors Influence the Clustering of Depression among Individuals with Lower Socioeconomic Status

"Improving health through the reduction of socioeconomic inequalities has been a public health goal for decades.[2] Depression is among other disorders, such as cardiovascular disease, that are consistently associated to low socioeconomic status.[2] Our results show that the co-occurrence may be partly explained by shared genetic factors, and suggest that genotypes may play a role in explaining health inequalities. Further research is needed to investigate the validity, causality and generalizability of our results. Most likely the depression is the consequence of a complex interaction between genes and environment. Developing programs to promote educational achievement and coping with life stresses in genetically vulnerable people will remain crucial."

http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0005069

Robyn Kalda, B.Sc., M.E.S.
Health Promotion Information Specialist
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