Gender differences in unipolar depression: an update of epidemiological findings and possible explanations

@article{Kuehner2003GenderDI,
  title={Gender differences in unipolar depression: an update of epidemiological findings and possible explanations},
  author={Christine Kuehner},
  journal={Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica},
  year={2003},
  volume={108}
}
  • C. Kuehner
  • Published 1 September 2003
  • Medicine, Psychology
  • Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
Objective: To give an update on epidemiological findings on sex differences in the prevalence of unipolar depression and putative risk factors. 
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