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Mental health disorders become the world’s leading disability burden
Key Takeaways
- A global analysis found nearly 1.2 billion people lived with a mental health disorder in 2023.
- Researchers said mental health disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide.
- Major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders both rose sharply after 2019.
- The burden peaks among people aged 15 to 19 and disproportionately affects women.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com