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What is the most prevalent disease among working-age people in rich countries?
What is the most prevalent disease among working-age people in rich countries?
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Mental illness (correct)
- Heart disease
What percentage of disability benefits in many countries does mental illness account for?
What percentage of disability benefits in many countries does mental illness account for?
- 50% (correct)
- 10%
- 25%
- 75%
If mentally ill people received treatment to have the same employment rate as the rest of the population, what would happen to total employment?
If mentally ill people received treatment to have the same employment rate as the rest of the population, what would happen to total employment?
- It would decrease by 4%
- It would increase by 4% (correct)
- It would increase by 10%
- It would remain the same
What is the main health problem for people of working age in richer countries?
What is the main health problem for people of working age in richer countries?
What do psychological therapy boosts, with gains exceeding the cost of treatment?
What do psychological therapy boosts, with gains exceeding the cost of treatment?