Depression is a common condition. There are a number of different factors that cause depression. Some of the causes are gender-based. Research has shown that women are more likely to become depressed compared to men. There is no particular reason for this case but hormonal changes among women maybe the main reason. 

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Age is also a big factor that contributes to people experiencing depression. People who are elderly are at higher risk of depression, due to some factors such as living alone and maybe lack of social support. 

Health conditions can also lead to depression. Chronic and disabling medical conditions that mostly do not have cure such as chronic pain, cancer, heart diseases can cause depression.

People who are undergoing change or stressful events might feel depressed. Some people get depressed when they get married or when they start a new job or taking care of their loved ones who are sick in a hospital.

Lastly, certain medication like drugs used to treat high blood pressure can increase the risk of an individual getting depressed.  

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