Burden and risk factors of mental and substance use disorders among adolescents and young adults in Kenya: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental and substance use disorders are a major public health concern globally, with high rates of disability, morbidity, and mortality associated with these. In low- and middle-income countries, such as Kenya, mental health is often given low priority, and resources for the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders are limited. Adolescence and young adulthood are critical periods for the development of mental and substance use disorders, with many disorders emerging during this time. In Kenya, the burden and risk factors of mental and substance use disorders among adolescents and young adults is not well understood.

Methods

The data used in this study were obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019. We selected the data on the

SUBMITTER: Kenya Adolescent Mental Health Group 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10776414 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature