The Global Burden of Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders: An Analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010

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Authors

Harvey Whiteford · Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Alize J Ferrari · University of Queensland

Louisa Degenhardt · Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Valery L. Feigin · Auckland University of Technology

Abstract

Mental, neurological and substance use disorders contribute to a significant proportion of disease burden. Health systems can respond by implementing established, cost effective interventions, or by supporting the research necessary to develop better prevention and treatment options.

Topics & Keywords

Mental Health Treatment and Access Health disparities and outcomes Employment and Welfare Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 10, Issue 2, pp. e0116820-e0116820

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0116820

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