Physical risk factors PDF Print E-mail
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Physical factors which could contribute to a woman's risk for mental illness include:

 

  • thyroid disease
  • infection
  • HIV/AIDS
  • anaemia
  • high-risk pregnancy
  • medical complications
  • substance abuse
  • an infant with medical problems




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Photo: Alexia Beckerling

 
Perinatal Mental Health Project