Epidemiology of Childhood Disorders in a Cross–Cultural Context
- 1 January 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
- Vol. 37 (1) , 35-49
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.1996.tb01379.x
Abstract
The present report summarizes the epidemiologic research on childhood psychopathology that has been carried out in different cultural settings over the past 15 years from either an empirical or a diagnostic perspective. Prevalence and risk factor findings are summarized and contrasted. Some controversies surrounding cross-cultural research are discussed and methodological recommendations applicable to cross-cultural epidemiologic research are provided.Keywords
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