Examining the burden of mental disorders in Jordan: an ecological study over three decades.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental disorders are a major public health issue, causing 4.9% of global disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). In Jordan, factors like regional conflicts, economic changes, and population growth contribute to this burden. This study examines the trends and risk factors of mental disorders in Jordan from 1990 to 2021 using Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data.

Methods

We analyzed prevalence, deaths, and DALYs of mental disorders from the GBD 2021 dataset, reporting both all-age numbers and age-standardized rates. Key risk factors, including behavioral risks, bullying, childhood sexual abuse, and substance use, were assessed.

Results

Mental disorder cases in Jordan rose by 279.8%, from 514,234 in 1990 to 1,953,087 in 2021. Anxiety and depression were the mos

SUBMITTER: Altobaishat O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11895291 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature