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Peru - Huaraz Epidemiological Study of Mental Health 2003

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
ESTUDIO EPIDEMIOLĂ“GICO DE SALUD MENTAL EN HUARAZ 2003
Geography 
Peru (PER)
Ancash, Cajamarca, La Libertad
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
09/2003 - 11/2003
Series or system 
Peru Epidemiological Studies of Mental Health
Data type
Report:
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • Urban only
Summary 

The objective of the Epidemiological Survey of Mental Health in Huaraz is to identify the main mental health problems (depression, anxiety disorders, addictions and other mental health issues) in that area, the social conditions of people who suffer from them, and access to health services. The survey covers the city of Cajamarca, Ayacucho, and Huaraz. The survey interviewed 1,085 partnered women; 1,316 adults; 257 aged adults; 481 adolescents.