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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Anna Bawden

Scientists find hundreds more genetic risk factors for depression

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Previous research into depression has primarily involved white, richer populations. Photograph: pocketlight/Getty Images

A global study has identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors for depression because it included a much wider population sample.

According to the World Health Organization, 3.8% of the population has depression at any one time, affecting about 280 million people.

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