descriptive claim
Mental and neurological disorders are the leading cause of years-lived-with-disability (YLD) globally, accounting for roughly 15-16% of total YLDs; depression and anxiety dominate that burden.
desc_mental_health_burden
confidence 0.85
Warrants (2)
supports (2)
- Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 direct_measurementweight0.90
locator: YLD by cause, 2021 estimates
- World Mental Health Report: Transforming Mental Health for All direct_measurementweight0.85
locator: Executive summary; burden-of-disease chapter