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Global Prevalence of current Mental health disorders

Written by: Martin Winkler
First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 24 Jan 2009.

Abstract:

What is the prevelance of mental disorders in the general population?

Question:

What is the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in general care?

Answer:

Disorder Prevalence (%)

Any psychiatric diagnosis 24.9

Two or more mental disorders 9.5

Data from 'Mental Illness in General Health Care' (Ustün & Sartorius, 1995)

Prevalence of:
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