Sectoral Differences in Depression Risk Among the Employed European Population
In: Estudios de economía aplicada: Studies of applied economics, Volume 42, Issue 2
ISSN: 1697-5731
This paper analyses the relationship between gender, occupation, and depression in the population over 15 years of age, employed and residing in Europe. Using data from the European Health Survey, ordered econometric specifications are estimated for different sub-samples of individuals, according to the sector in which they are employed. The results show that gender is the most determining factor in the risk of depression, followed by the type of work schedule and other occupational characteristics of the individual. Thus, this article highlights the importance of considering the interaction between gender and occupation in the analysis of mental health. Finally, the implementation of mental health care policies for workers through occupational risk prevention plans is proposed as an effective way to address this issue.