The prevalence of psychosocial problems. A study of 37,678 Sydney adults.
Australian household surveys have indicated the prevalence of emotional or psychological disturbance as about 25 per cent of the population. Among those attending general practitioners' surgeries, the prevalence is even higher - 33 to 40 per cent. Morevoer, such psychosocial problems have an important effect on people's mental and physical health.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001315:Australia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012940:Social Problems; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology