24% of the population of the Canary Islands is at risk of suffering from a mental health disorder
A recent study of the Canarian Health Service reveals that 24% of the Canarian population could suffer mental health disorders. Some disorders that, in the archipelago, are more prevalent in women than men.
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24% of the population of the Canary Islands could suffer from mental health disorders. These are the conclusions reached in a recent study carried out by the Canarian Health Service, which also reveals that women are more likely to suffer than men. 27% of women compared with 20% of men.
According to the study carried out by the SCS (Canarian Health Service), 10% of survey respondents have thought about committing suicide. And the number of adolescents who attempt suicide is on the rise.
The island with the highest number of mental health cases is La Palma.
