Epidemiology of SAD

Posted by Christina Crease

at June 25, 2008

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As we know that seasonal effective disorder generally cause due to change in season. As compare to men, women are more affected from this disease. According to a research around 70% of women are affected to SAD. SAD is generally found in the people who are at the age around thirties and forties. Most of the cases are also recorded in children who are treated successfully.

The cases of SAD are generally found more at high latitude and increases with increasing latitude, but do not continue increasing all the way to the poles. The problem of SAD completely depends upon the sensitivity of the person towards different season. Some people are comfortable in one season while others are not. Some people who work for long hours in the office buildings with few windows may experience the symptoms of SAD all around the year. Some individuals, who are very sensitive, may get changes in mood during long cloudy weather.