A Recent WHO Estimate Places the Number of Mentally Ill

question 4

Multiple Choice

A recent WHO estimate places the number of mentally ill people worldwide at approximately how many?

• A) 0-20 million
• B) 21-40 million
• C) 41-60 million
• D) 61-80 million
• E) 81-100 million

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Definitions:

Graves' Disease

An autoimmune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones, causing hyperthyroidism.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize or destroy foreign substances like bacteria and viruses.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck, which produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolism, energy levels, and growth.

Thyroid Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the thyroid gland, crucial for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and overall body growth.