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Yueqin Huang
Bio: Yueqin Huang is an academic researcher from Peking University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Mental health. The author has an hindex of 43, co-authored 128 publications receiving 15632 citations.
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TL;DR: Detailed estimates of dementia prevalence for each world region are believed to constitute the best currently available basis for policymaking, planning, and allocation of health and welfare resources.
4,891 citations
TL;DR: There is cross-national variability in the prevalence of suicidal behaviours, but strong consistency in the characteristics and risk factors for these behaviours.
Abstract: Background
Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide; however, the prevalence and risk factors for the immediate precursors to suicide – suicidal ideation, plans and attempts – are not wellknown, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Aims
To report on the prevalence and risk factors for suicidal behaviours across 17 countries.
Method
A total of 84 850 adults were interviewed regarding suicidal behaviours and socio-demographic and psychiatric risk factors.
Results
The cross-national lifetime prevalence of suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts is 9.2% (s.e.=0.1), 3.1% (s.e.=0.1), and 2.7% (s.e.=0.1). Across all countries, 60% of transitions from ideation to plan and attempt occur within the first year after ideation onset. Consistent cross-national risk factors included being female, younger, less educated, unmarried and having a mental disorder. Interestingly, the strongest diagnostic risk factors were mood disorders in high-income countries but impulse control disorders in low- and middle-income countries.
Conclusion
There is cross-national variability in the prevalence of suicidal behaviours, but strong consistency in the characteristics and risk factors for these behaviours. These findings have significant implications for the prediction and prevention of suicidal behaviours.
2,050 citations
Harvard University1, King's College London2, University of Cape Town3, Makerere University4, Johns Hopkins University5, University of Washington6, Emory University7, Carter Center8, University of London9, World Psychiatric Association10, University of Melbourne11, Rutgers University12, Al-Quds University13, Peking University14, University of Amsterdam15, University of Health Sciences Lahore16, Dow University of Health Sciences17, University of Ibadan18, University of Liverpool19, Public Health Foundation of India20, Wellcome Trust21, University of Oxford22, Groote Schuur Hospital23, South African Medical Research Council24
1,356 citations
TL;DR: The evidence from this survey poses serious challenges related to the high burdens of disease identified, but also offers valuable opportunities for policy makers and health-care professionals to explore and address the factors that affect mental health in China.
1,048 citations
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre1, Harvard University2, Michigan State University3, Leipzig University4, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven5, University College Hospital, Ibadan6, Peking University7, Hebrew University of Jerusalem8, University Medical Center Groningen9, University of Cape Town10
TL;DR: In this article, the first 17 countries participating in the World Health Organization's (WHO's) World Mental Health Survey Initiative (WMH) survey were described, and the data from these countries were compared with the data collected from the other countries.
Abstract: Background Alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use cause considerable morbidity and mortality, but good cross-national epidemiological data are limited. This paper describes such data from the first 17 countries participating in the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) World Mental Health (WMH) Survey Initiative.
748 citations
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TL;DR: The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2010 (GBD 2010) as discussed by the authors was used to estimate the burden of disease attributable to mental and substance use disorders in terms of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), years of life lost to premature mortality (YLLs), and years lived with disability (YLDs).
4,753 citations
TL;DR: A reappraisal of global prevalence and numbers is due, given the significant implications for social and public policy and planning.
Abstract: Background The evidence base on the prevalence of dementia is expanding rapidly, particularly in countries with low and middle incomes. A reappraisal of global prevalence and numbers is due, given the significant implications for social and public policy and planning. Methods In this study we provide a systematic review of the global literature on the prevalence of dementia (1980–2009) and metaanalysis to estimate the prevalence and numbers of those affected, aged ≥60 years in 21 Global Burden of Disease regions. Results Age-standardized prevalence for those aged ≥60 years varied in a narrow band, 5%–7% in most world regions, with a higher prevalence in Latin America (8.5%), and a distinctively lower prevalence in the four sub-Saharan African regions (2%–4%). It was estimated that 35.6 million people lived with dementia worldwide in 2010, with numbers expected to almost double every 20 years, to 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million in 2050. In 2010, 58% of all people with dementia lived in countries with low or middle incomes, with this proportion anticipated to rise to 63% in 2030 and 71% in 2050. Conclusion The detailed estimates in this study constitute the best current basis for policymaking, planning, and allocation of health and welfare resources in dementia care. The age-specific prevalence of dementia varies little between world regions, and may converge further. Future projections of numbers of people with dementia may be modified substantially by preventive interventions (lowering incidence), improvements in treatment and care (prolonging survival), and disease-modifying interventions (preventing or slowing progression). All countries need to commission nationally representative surveys that are repeated regularly to monitor trends.
3,861 citations
University College London1, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust2, King's College London3, University of Melbourne4, University of Exeter5, Brighton and Sussex Medical School6, University of Manchester7, Tel Aviv University8, Johns Hopkins University9, University of Michigan10, Kaiser Permanente11, University of Washington12, University of Edinburgh13, University of Montpellier14, Dalhousie University15, University of Southern California16, Innlandet Hospital Trust17, University of Oslo18
TL;DR: The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care met to consolidate the huge strides that have been made and the emerging knowledge as to what the authors should do to prevent and manage dementia.
3,826 citations
University College London1, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust2, Royal Melbourne Hospital3, University of Exeter4, University of Plymouth5, University of Cambridge6, University of Manchester7, Tel Aviv University8, Goa Medical College9, Johns Hopkins University10, University of California, Davis11, Kaiser Permanente12, University College Hospital, Ibadan13, University of Montpellier14, Dalhousie University15, University of Southern California16, Oslo University Hospital17, University of Washington18
TL;DR: Author(s): Livingston, Gill; Huntley, Jonathan; Sommerlad, Andrew ; Sommer Glad, Andrew; Ames, David; Ballard, Clive; Banerjee, Sube; Brayne, Carol; Burns, Alistair; Cohen-Mansfield, Jiska; Cooper, Claudia; Costafreda, Sergi G; Dias, Amit; Fox, Nick; Gitlin, Laura N; Howard, Robert; Kales, Helen C;
3,559 citations