They report finding no link between the serotonin transporter gene and the risk of depression.

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"The financial market crisis that erupted in August 2007 has developed into the largest financial shock since the Great Depression, " the report says.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) report, depression results in 200 million lost workdays in the U.S. annually, and consequently, employers could lose USD17-44 billion in productivity and insurance payments.

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Another finding of the report is that depression and other disorders which affect the brain have a major impact on a person's physical health.

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