Psychiatric epidemiology
Lima, B.R.
Acta Psiquiatrica y Psicologica de America Latina 33(1): 43-54
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6896 PMID: 3661225 Document Number: 297132
This paper presents a critical synthesis of models and methods in psychiatric epidemiology, with special reference to the developing world. Basic epidemiological concepts and their application to psychiatric epidemiology are reviewed. Lastly, the relevance of these developments for the Third World is described, underlining their role in General Health and Mental Health planning and policy.