Posted by jazzdog on November 27, 2001, at 16:49:14
In reply to Re: What is Anxiety? » benzapp, posted by Noa on November 27, 2001, at 15:58:44
Two doctors I know who've worked in Africa and India say the psychological problems there are completely overwhelming. Between war, torture, malnutrition, extreme poverty, child slavery, horrendous infant mortality, and up to 40% AIDS infection, the psychological fallout is appalling. Africa in particular suffers from massively widespread post-traumatic stress disorder. The only reason we don't hear more about psychological problems is that medical workers have more than they can handle just trying to keep people alive, let alone healthy.
- Jane
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