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Is a tendency for depression inherited?
Author: Dane Loveless
Website: http://www.DepressionLab.com
Added: Tue, Jul 18, 2006 17:57:00
Category: Depression Questions
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For most people, the possibility of developing depression is about 5 to 6 percent. However, some people are more susceptible because of their genes. If you have an identical twin and your twin suffers from depression, there is a 60 percent possibility that you will, too.
Since identical twins share identical genes, this explains that while genes have a significant influence in depression, other non-genetic (environmental) factors are involved, as well.
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