Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders in Ahmedabad (an Epidemiological Study)
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چکیده
A psychiatric survey was carried out in an urban area of Ahmedabad which consisted mainly of middle class population. 461 families were surveyed which consisted of a total number of 2712 persons.The data was collected in a predetermined form. The index cases were individually evaluated in detail with the help of a structured Psychiatric proforma, case work and psychiatric examination by a consultant for psychiatric diagnosis. Out of the total of 2712 persons surveyed, 128 were found to be suffering from psychiatric disorders, the prevalance rate being 4.7% (47.2 per thousand).
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