Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 4): Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781464804267)

Mental, neurological, and substance use disorders are common, highly disabling, and associated with significant premature mortality. The impact of these disorders on the social and economic well-being of individuals, families, and societies is large, growing, and underestimated. Despite this burden, these disorders have been systematically neglected, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, with pitifully small contributions to scaling up cost-effective prevention and treatment strategies. Systematically compiling the substantial existing knowledge to address this inequity is the central goal of this volume. This evidence-base can help policy makers in resource-constrained settings as they prioritize programs and interventions to address these disorders.

Author: Vikram Patel
ISBN-10: 1464804265
ISBN-13: 9781464804267
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Language: English
Published: 03/10/2016
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.70d