Epidemiology of Psychiatric Disorders in India
Author Information
Author(s): Math Suresh Bada, Srinivasaraju Ravindra
Primary Institution: National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (Deemed University)
Hypothesis
What is the accurate prevalence of psychiatric disorders in India?
Conclusion
Approximately 20% of the Indian population is affected by one or more psychiatric disorders.
Supporting Evidence
- Prevalence rates for psychiatric disorders in India vary from 9.5 to 370 per 1000 population.
- About 20% of the adult population in the community is affected by psychiatric disorders.
- Future research should focus on longitudinal studies involving multi-centers.
Takeaway
This study looks at how many people in India have mental health problems and shows that a lot of them need help.
Methodology
A systematic review of epidemiological studies on psychiatric disorders in India from 1960 to 2009.
Potential Biases
Potential responder bias and recall bias due to reliance on single informants for data collection.
Limitations
The review only included published studies and may not represent the true prevalence due to underreporting and methodological differences.
Participant Demographics
Studies included various demographics from urban and rural populations across India.
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