Work of the mandate and priorities of the SR 2015, para. 79
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It is estimated that the burden of mental-health problems and mental disabilities constitutes 14 per cent of general burden of disease. However, compared with physical health, mental health is given inadequately low priority and insufficient human and financial resources.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
Persons with disabilities
Year
2015
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/29/33, para. 79.