Almost half of Ukrainians deal with mental health issues due to the war
Kyiv Psychiatric Dispensary. Photo: kamon
According to a press release from the World Health Organization (WHO) published on its official website, the prolonged war has significantly affected the health of Ukrainians.
"According to the latest WHO Ukraine health needs assessment (October 2024), 68% of Ukrainians report a decline in their health compared to the pre-war period. The most prevalent health issues are mental health concerns, with 46% of people affected, followed by mental health disorders (41%) and neurological disorders (39%)," the document states.
It is also noted that non-communicable diseases account for 84% of all deaths in Ukraine.
"The primary barriers to care for NCD patients are unavailability of services and high cost of medicines, leaving those with chronic conditions vulnerable to disruption in care and irreversible health deterioration," the WHO report states.
Additionally, the report mentions that "by mid-2024, 100,000 amputations had been performed due to the war."
Earlier, the UOJ reported that UNICEF disclosed the number of children killed and injured during the war in Ukraine.
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