Mental illness in the Western Cape Province South Africa: A review of the burden of disease and healthcare interventions
Neuropsychiatric disorders were ranked third as contributors to disability-adjusted life-years in South Africa (SA). Despite this high morbidity, mental health is often overlooked on the public health agenda. This article reviews evidence on the burden of mental illness in the Western Cape Province...
Main Authors: | N Jacob, D Coetzee |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2018-03-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12223/8407 |
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