Torture and mental health.
J Indian Med Assoc
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2000 Jun; 98(6): 320-6
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-102404
ABSTRACT
Torture has reached an epidemic proportion throughout the globe. The most common psychological symptoms are insomnia and nightmare, memory losts and poor concentration. There are 20 million official refugees in the world today. Torture in different dimensions is always attached with the refugee experience. Torture by definition creates a severe form of psychosomatic distress because of the person's lack of control over the basic bodily functions. Torture in women (16% to 52%) is perpetrated by male counterparts. Increasing awareness of professional obligation for prevention of torture will play a definite role in promoting a peaceful world.
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Assunto principal:
Papel do Médico
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Delitos Sexuais
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Tortura
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Índice de Gravidade de Doença
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Fatores Sexuais
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Saúde Global
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Medição de Risco
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo de etiologia
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Indian Med Assoc
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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