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To the Editor: The international study of somatization and depression reported by Simon et al. (Oct. 28 issue)¹ raises issues that are pertinent to the practice of cross-cultural medicine in the United States. By demonstrating the similarities between cultures with respect to somatic symptoms and depression, the study suggests that these clinical manifestations cross both cultural and international boundaries and are in essence basic to the human condition. However, what if the study by Simon et al. had shown more consistent, significant international differences in somatic symptoms of depression? Would these findings influence our clinical decision making? Would we tend . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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