Mental and substance use disorders in Peru: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease study

ConclusionsMental and substance use disorders represent an important cause of disability in 2015 for Peru. Depressive and anxiety disorders were found to be the most prominent cause of disease burden across all age groups, particularly among females. Peru must make the prevention and treatment of mental disorders a public health priority.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research