Having richer neighbours linked to depression in US women

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The effect should be same in Singapore. May be peer pressure will be lower by staying in HDB, than in private properties...Big Grin

Having richer neighbours linked to depression in US women

NEW YORK — American women face a greater risk of depression in states where personal income levels vary widely, according to a new study covering 50 United States states.

Huge income gaps in a community can make people feel impoverished, even when they are not poor by economic standards — and blaming themselves for their “failure” may add to depression risk, researchers said.

The effect was stronger for women than for men, they report in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
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http://www.todayonline.com/daily-focus/h...n-us-women
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#2
Singaporeans hardly know their neighbours...More affected by colleagues.

Be contented with what you already have.
"... but quitting while you're ahead is not the same as quitting." - Quote from the movie American Gangster
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