Factors that contribute to women's greater risk of depression include all of the following EXCEPT

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Sex-linked traits refer to genetic factors that are linked to the sex chromosome. Women have two X chromosomes while men have one X and one Y chromosome, and there are some genetic disorders that are more commonly seen in females due to the presence of two X chromosomes. However, sex-linked traits are not a factor that directly contributes to women's greater risk of depression. Work and parenting, poverty, and sexual and physical abuse are all factors that have been shown to increase the risk of depression in women.

Factors That Contribute to Women's Greater Risk of Depression Include