People who live alone are more likely to feel depressed, study finds

The difference was seen across gender, age and income groups – but your relationships are probably a more important factor

Adults who live alone are more likely to feel depressed than adults who live with others, according to a new report released by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

The study found that 6.4% of adults who lived alone reported feelings of depression, compared with only 4.1% of those who lived with others. These differences were observable across gender, age, income, and most racial groups.

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