In the general population of the United States, women make up about two thirds of all cases of major depressive disorder. In contrast, rates of depression among the Amish are equal for men and women. How does the text interpret this result?

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In the general population of the United States, women make up about two thirds of all cases of major depressive disorder. In contrast, rates of depression among the Amish are equal for men and women. How does the text interpret this result? ​

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The text suggests that the equal rates of depression among Amish men and women indicate that gender differences in depression are more likely due to situational factors rather than biological ones.

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