title: Psychological ill-health in Chinese communities in Hong Kong.
abstract: Psychiatric symptoms are widely distributed in the general population while psychiatric impairment or psychological ill-health is prevalent in many communities, especially those with stressful environments. Data concerning Chinese communities are scanty. The present study employed the use of a General Health Questionnaire to screen the general population for psychological ill-health in Hong Kong and the results showed that between 18.3% and 26.3% of Chinese could be considered as probable or potential candidates for mental illness. The authors discuss the significance of these findings.
authors.affiliation: Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital.
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Mak
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012737:Sex Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires