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. 2006 Feb;5(1):25-30.

Mental health consequences of war: a brief review of research findings

R Srinivasa Murthy  1 , Rashmi Lakshminarayana
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Mental health consequences of war: a brief review of research findings

R Srinivasa Murthy et al. World Psychiatry. 2006 Feb.

Abstract

Among the consequences of war, the impact on the mental health of the civilian population is one of the most significant. Studies of the general population show a definite increase in the incidence and prevalence of mental disorders. Women are more affected than men. Other vulnerable groups are children, the elderly and the disabled. Prevalence rates are associated with the degree of trauma, and the availability of physical and emotional support. The use of cultural and religious coping strategies is frequent in developing countries.

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