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More Than Half of Palestinian Adults Suffer From Depression

Erlina Fury Santika 11/10/2023 20:17 WIB

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A release from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics states that more than half of Palestinian adults suffered from depression in 2022.

Proportion of Depression Sufferers in Palestine (2022)*

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The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) reports that more than half of adults over 18 in Palestine suffer from depression. This data is taken from the 2022 Psychological Conditions Survey.

Specifically, 50% of adults in the West Bank suffer from depression. The figure is higher in the Gaza Strip, at 71% of the adult population.

"Mental health is a fundamental human right," wrote the PCBS team in a report published to commemorate World Health Day on April 7, 2023.

In addition, the World Bank states that approximately 7% of adults in the West Bank and Gaza tested positive for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on their reported symptoms.

The World Bank notes that Gaza residents are more likely to experience traumatic events than Palestinians in the West Bank. Surveys show that 65% of Gaza residents experienced a traumatic event in the past 12 months, while the proportion in the West Bank was 35%.

The World Bank highlights that Gaza residents are less likely to exhibit symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder compared to West Bank residents.

"Instead of experiencing PTSD symptoms, the trauma experienced by Palestinians, and particularly Gaza residents, may manifest in other, broader forms of depression and anxiety," wrote the World Bank on June 14, 2023.

Besides war, traumatic conditions are exacerbated by economic powerlessness, high unemployment, and a lack of economic prospects. At the end of 2022, the national unemployment rate reached 24%. Broken down further, unemployment in Gaza was 45% and in the West Bank 13%.

"The PCBS results show a clear relationship between employment status and the risk of depression. Having a job and working full-time correlates with significantly lower depression symptom scores," wrote the World Bank.

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."