Disease Control Priorities Related to Mental, Neurological, Developmental and Substance Abuse Disorders
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: World Health Organization; Brand: World Health Organization
Published: October 30, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 130
ISBN-13: 9789241563321
Subjects: Diseases & disorders; Neurology & clinical neurophysiology; Public health & preventive medicine; Medicine / General; Diseases; Neurology - General; Public Health; Medical
Description: This publication brings together five chapters from Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition (2006), along with an introduction and a conclusion by WHO. The chapters cover mental disorders, neurological disorders, learning and developmental disabilities, and alcohol and illicit opiate abuse. The purpose of this special package is to provide information on cost-effectiveness of interventions for these specific groups of disorders.--Publisher's description.