Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa Reducing the Treatment Gap, Improving Quality of Care - Workshop Summary |
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| Author:
| Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders Staff,
Institute of Medicine,
Forum on Health and Nutrition,
Uganda Academy of Sciences,
Board on Health Sciences Policy Staff, |
| Editor:
| Altevogt, Bruce M.
Cuff, Patricia
Hanson, Sarah
Ssali, Zaam |
| ISBN: | 978-0-309-14880-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | National Academies Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $46.00 |
Book Description:
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Millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders, and most do not have the resources to obtain treatment. The Uganda National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine hosted a workshop to discuss the state of care for MNS disorders in sub-Saharan Africa.
Millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders, and most do not have the resources to obtain treatment. The Uganda National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine hosted a workshop to discuss the state of care for MNS disorders in sub-Saharan Africa.