BMJ  2004;328 (3 April), doi:10.1136/bmj.328.7443.0-b

In Pakistan, one in three people are anxious or depressed

Socioeconomic adversity and relationship problems are major risk factors for anxiety and depressive disorders in Pakistan. In a review of 20 studies, Mirza and Jenkins (p 794) found that the prevalence of anxiety and depression in Pakistan was 33%. Being anxious or depressed was associated with female sex, middle age, low level of education, difficulties with finances, being a housewife, and relationship problems; a supportive family and friends may be of help. The authors were concerned with the methodological quality of the studies, and results should be interpreted with caution.

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