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Prevalence of psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents in Nigeria since 2010: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2025-02-24

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<h4>Background</h4> Psychiatric disorders significantly impact pediatric populations globally, affecting individual development, education and societal integration. In Nigeria, where nearly half of the population is under the age of 15, there remains a substantial gap in our understanding of the burden of these disorders within this demographic. This systematic review was conducted to quantify the prevalence of ps...

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97cfc213-0e46-512e-9f22-688e4f8ce94d
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10.1101/2025.02.22.25322718
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