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To analyze and compare the prevalence of major depressive disorder across various occupations.

Occupations and the Prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder

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To analyze and compare the prevalence of major depressive disorder across various occupations.
Analyzed prevalence of major depressive disorder in 104 occupations using the Diagnostic Interview Schedule.
Adjusted prevalence rates for sociodemographic factors.
Lawyers showed a prevalence odds ratio of 3.6 compared to the general employed population.
Other teachers and counselors had an odds ratio of 2.8 for major depressive disorder.
Secretaries exhibited an odds ratio of 1.9, indicating a significant prevalence increase.

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Analysis compares major depressive disorder prevalence across 104 occupations, revealing significant disparities among certain jobs.

Eaton et al. (1990) studied this question.

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