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More severe mental illness is more concentrated in deprived areas
- Authors:
- GLOVER Gyles R., LEESE Morven, McCRONE Paul
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 175, December 1999, pp.544-548.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The greater frequency of mental illness in deprived and inner-city populations is well recognised; allocation of funds in the UK health service makes some allowance for this. However, it is not clear whether the differences are similar for all levels of mental health care need. This study examines the range in prevalence of mental health problems at primary care, general secondary care and forensic levels.