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Wage gap could explain why women are more likely to be anxious, depressed than men
January 5, 2016 by NewsBot
The odds of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder were markedly greater among women who earned less than their male counterparts, with whom they were matched on education and years of experience. Among women whose income was lower than their male counterparts, odds of major depression were nearly 2.5 times higher than men.