Symptoms by Age and Sex: The Population Studies of Men and Women in Gothenburg, Sweden
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In general, women presented more symptoms than men, especially true for symptoms of depression and tension, and the mental symptoms are related to the woman's situation in life with double work (responsible for both work and family).Abstract:
Symptoms by age and sex were studied in two population studies from Gothenburg, Sweden. In general, men and women showed the same age-related pattern. The prevalence of the following symptoms incre...read more
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