Child psychiatry in developing countries.
Child psychiatry in developing countries has recently attained the status of an established specialty. This review looks at available epidemiological data, and factors contributing to similarities and differences in rates of disorder. The relevance of child psychiatry to child health in these countries has service, training and research implications.
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Brixton Child Guidance Clinic, London.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002665:Child Psychiatry / Q000639:trends*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003906:Developing Countries; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012931:Social Environment