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The relationships between depression spatial clusters and mental health planning in Catalonia (Spain)

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Abstract

This study aims to analyse potential risk factors which could influence the occurrence of hot spots of depression. They cannot only be explained through municipal socio-demographic characteristics and which is why causes at catchment area level should also be studied. Indicators at both spatial levels were analysed by a multi-level regression model. The analysis included various socio-demographic, geographical and service allocation indicators. According to scientific literature, unemployment and rurality were identified as risk factors for depression and, therefore, for hot spots. On the other hand, low educational levels and poor accessibility showed little relationship here while other studies indicated otherwise. Preliminary results described diverse risk factors at two levels which were related to a high likelihood of hot spots, although more in-depth analysis will be needed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2014 - 14th International Conference, Proceedings
PublisherSpringer
Pages438-447
Number of pages10
EditionPART 4
ISBN (Print)9783319091464
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event14th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2014 - Guimaraes, Portugal
Duration: 30 Jun 20143 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
NumberPART 4
Volume8582 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2014
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityGuimaraes
Period30/06/143/07/14

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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