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Higher prevalence was observed among older women, those with up to 7 years of education, and those who reported being separated or divorced. White women showed the highest prevalence of depression. Additionally, physical inactivity, daily tobacco use, and a body mass index below 18 were associated with an increased occurrence of depression.  CONCLUSION: Older women, those with lower education levels, separated women, physically inactive individuals, and smokers exhibited higher depression prevalence. 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