Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterised by an obsessive need to repeatedly do
certain things, such as handwashing, checking or cleaning house. Also ideas, images or …

Background Induction of labor is being increasingly used to prevent adverse outcomes in
the mother and the newborn. This study assessed the prevalence of induction of labor and …

The World Mental Health (WMH) Survey Initiative is a World Health Organization (WHO)
initiative designed to help countries carry out and analyze epidemiological surveys of the …

Background: Maternal mortality in poor countries reflects the underdevelopment in these
societies. Global recognition of the burden of maternal mortality and the urgency for a …

Suicide is an important cause of premature death. In the general population, most people
who commit suicide have a psychiatric problem at the time. People with epilepsy are thought …

This paper presents an overview of traffic accident situations in Thailand. It highlights the
transformation of road accident problems in Thailand, from the past to present, with the focus …

Health education promotes lifestyles and environments that enhance health, wellness, and
quality of life for individuals and communities. This goal serves as the cornerstone of The …

ABSTRACT Introduction: The Singapore Burden of Disease (SBoD) Study 2004 provides a
comprehensive and detailed assessment of the size and distribution of health problems in …

Abstract Background The Global Burden of Disease 2000 (GBD 2000) study starts from an
analysis of the overall mortality envelope in order to ensure that the cause-specific estimates …

Abstract Background Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are one of the most common causes
of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Every year millions of children suffer from viral …