Women who experience symptoms of depression even without a clinical diagnosis are at an increased risk of developing multiple chronic diseases according to a study. The study published in the journal American Psychological Association Health Psychology examined 7407 middle-aged women (45-50 years) for over 20 years. During the study period 43.2 per cent women experienced elevated symptoms of depression and just under half the cohort were diagnosed or took treatment for depression. Of the total 2035 or 63.6 per cent developed multiple chronic diseases. These days many people suffer from multiple chronic diseases such as diabetes heart disease stroke and
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