Childhood and family influences on depression, chronic physical conditions, and their comorbidity: Findings from the Ontario Child Health Study

BACKGROUND: Previous research has shown that various childhood risk factors are related to depression and chronic physical conditions (CPCs) later in life. However, little is known about risk factors associated with comorbidity for these conditions. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between individual (school performance, childhood physical and sexual abuse) and family risk variables (socioeconomic status, parental mental …