ArticleInternational journal of clinical pharmacy2026
Burden of mental disorders in working-age populations (15-64 years) from 1990 to 2021 with projections to 2045: a global analysis of India, China and the United States.
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backgroundMental disorders constitute a major global public health concern, particularly among the working-age population. Their impact extends beyond reduced productivity and long-term economic loss. This study presents a comprehensive assessment of the global burden of mental disorders among working-age adults and compares trends in the three most populous countries, India, China, and the United States, from 1990 to 2021, with projections through 2045.
aimTo evaluate age-, sex-, and country-specific trends in the prevalence, incidence, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of mental disorders among working-age adults, and to forecast future disease burden using advanced modeling techniques.
methodData for individuals aged 15-64 years were derived from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The analysis was stratified by sex, age, country, and type of disorder. Age-standardized prevalence and incidence rates were calculated and temporal trends were quantified using the estimated annual percentage change. Significant inflection points were detected using the Joinpoint regression. Future DALYs (2022-2045) were projected using the Nordpred age-period-cohort model based on historical trends and population forecasts. All analyses were conducted using the R software (version 4.4.3).
resultsGlobally, the overall burden of mental disorders remained relatively stable from 1990 to 2021; however, substantial heterogeneity was observed across sex, age groups and countries. Females consistently demonstrated a higher prevalence of depressive and anxiety disorders, whereas males exhibited higher rates of schizophrenia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. In the United States, both the prevalence and incidence increased markedly for most mental disorders, whereas China and India showed overall declining trends. Age-stratified analyses revealed a high disease burden among adolescents and young adults, alongside a pronounced and continuing increase in the middle-aged and older populations. Projections through 2045 suggest a further rise in DALYs, particularly among females and individuals aged 50-54 years, indicating a worsening global burden of mental disorders.
conclusionThis study provides the most detailed, age-stratified evaluation of mental disorder burden among working-age populations to date. The findings highlight persistent gender and regional disparities and demonstrate the urgent need for scalable, culturally sensitive mental health interventions, workforce-based support systems, and the integration of mental health care into primary and occupational health frameworks.
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