Indira's mother suffers from major depressive disorder. By contrast, major depressive disorder is unknown in her friend's family. All else being equal, Indira's risk of developing major depressive disorder is about ______ times greater than her friend's.

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Studies have shown that having a first-degree relative with major depressive disorder increases an individual's risk of developing the disorder by about four times compared to those without a family history. Therefore, Indira's risk is about four times greater than her friend's.

Indira's Mother Suffers from Major Depressive Disorder