Journal of Depression and Anxiety
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-1044
ISSN: 2167-1044
Department of Research, Studies and Data Analysis, Dubai Health Authority, United Arab Emirates
Dr.Hussain is an Expert Consultant in Public Health Medicine for the World Health Organization and leader of Dubai's Childhood & Adolescent Obesity Management Taskforce, and works for the Dubai Health Authority as Consultant in Family & Community Medicine and Deputy Director of School Health. He is also a Professor for the Dubai Residency Training Program and contributes expertise to the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET).
Research
Mental Health Reflections and Self-Rating at Population Contexts and Paradigms
Author(s): Hamid Yahya Hussain, Fouad Hussein Chehab, Mohammed Tuffaha, Katrina Aguilar and Nezar Ahmed Salim*
Background: Depression is a major source of distress and can have a profound impact on the quality of life and
consider leading cause of death and morbidity. Early treatment and identification of depression reduces the burden
on caregivers and family member along with medical costs. About 3% of the global population proved to be affected
by depressive disorders currently according to global statistics. People are most likely to develop their first depressive
episode between the age of 30-40. There is a second, smaller peak of incidence between age of 50-60 years.
Objectives: The main goal of this study is to determine the prevalence of depression in people living in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
Research Methodology: Community based-study was conducted in 2019 with the use of a cross-sectional, multistage,
stratified, clu.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-1044.20.9.370