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Poverty and common mental disorders in developing countries.

Vikram Patel1, Arthur Kleinman

  • 1London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, India. vikpat_goa@sancharnet.in

Bulletin of the World Health Organization
|October 25, 2003
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Poverty is linked to common mental disorders, especially low education. Addressing poverty through education and microcredit may reduce mental health risks, requiring stronger primary care.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Socioeconomic Determinants of Health

Background:

  • Poverty is a significant global health challenge.
  • Common mental disorders affect millions worldwide, disproportionately impacting low- and middle-income countries.
  • Understanding the complex relationship between poverty and mental health is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review community studies on the association between poverty and common mental disorders.
  • To explore the mechanisms linking poverty and mental health.
  • To inform policy and donor strategies for poverty and mental health.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of English-language journals published since 1990.
  • Inclusion of three global mental health reports.

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  • Analysis of 11 community studies from six low- and middle-income countries.

    • Main Results:

    • Most studies indicate a positive association between poverty indicators and mental disorder risk.
    • Low educational attainment showed the most consistent link with increased risk.
    • Weak evidence supports a direct association with income levels alone.
    • Factors like insecurity, hopelessness, social change, violence, and physical ill-health contribute to vulnerability.

    Conclusions:

    • A vicious cycle exists where mental ill-health exacerbates poverty.
    • Common mental disorders should be prioritized alongside other poverty-related diseases by policymakers.
    • Interventions like education investment and microcredit may indirectly reduce mental disorder risk.
    • Strengthening primary care for secondary prevention of mental disorders is essential.