Indian research on comorbidities
2010
Indian Research on Comorbidities
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ashish Srivastava, Sreejayan K. Joseph, Anup M. Sharma, P. S. V. N.
Primary Institution: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Hypothesis
The paper aims to review psychiatric comorbidity research in India over the last six decades.
Conclusion
Psychiatric comorbidity is a common phenomenon in India, yet research in this area has been limited.
Supporting Evidence
- Comorbidity in psychiatric disorders is often under-researched in India.
- Studies show that comorbidity can lead to poorer outcomes in mental health.
- The prevalence of comorbidity in India can be as high as 60%.
Takeaway
This study looks at how often people in India have more than one mental health issue at the same time, which is more common than we think.
Methodology
The article reviews existing literature on psychiatric comorbidities published in Indian journals over the last sixty years.
Limitations
Research on comorbidities in India is limited and not as comprehensive as in Western literature.
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