title: Identification of high-risk criteria in the framework of W.H.O. collaborative research in the major mental disorders.
abstract: 1. Primary prevention of psychiatric disorders from the point of view of WHO was discussed. 2. It was emphasized that in contrast to developed countries malnutrition and infection-induced secondary mental deficiencies are still prevalent in the developing world. 3. Some of the relevant WHO projects were briefly reviewed.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D014944:World Health Organization