Tag: nepal

Two Earthquakes Bring Health Risks to Nepal

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Online Features

BY HARLAND DAHL *Previously published on Yale Monsoons' Blog A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal last Tuesday, only two weeks after a devastating 7.8 earthquake shook the country on April 25th. These earthquakes killed over 8,000 people and displaced close to 3 million others. Today, Nepal’s government and organizations are struggling to rebuild critical infrastructure … Continue reading Two Earthquakes Bring Health Risks to Nepal

Addressing Nepal’s Hidden Health Challenge: Depression

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Global Health Today, Online Features

BY SOPHIA KECSKES Self-harm is the leading cause of death for individuals 15-49 years old in Nepal.[i] Nepal has the 2nd highest rate of DALYs (disability adjusted life years) caused by depression in the world, trailing only the United States.[ii] Estimates of the prevalence range of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and anxiety range from 18.4%[iii] … Continue reading Addressing Nepal’s Hidden Health Challenge: Depression