Peter Ventevogel.
The psychiatric epidemiological studies in Afghanistan: a critical review of literature and future directions.
J Pak Psych Soc Dec ;2(1):9-12.

In recent years the first psychiatric epidemiological studies about Afghanistan have appeared in the literature. The studies indicate a high prevalence of mental problems among the population, in particular among women. The interpretation of the findings is subject to debate. Additional studies on specific topics would enrich the value of standard epidemiological studies, and would greatly contribute to the development of mental health policy in Afghanistan. This is a review article.

PakMediNet -Pakistan's largest Database of Pakistani Medical Journals - http://www.pakmedinet.com