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mental disease

mental disease

Zelfstandig naamwoord

any disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric intervention

The prevalence of a number of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, strokes, certain cancers, musculo-skeletal disorders and even a range of mental health conditions, is increasing.
Address health determinants to promote and improve physical and mental health, creating supportive environments for healthy lifestyles and preventing disease; take action on key factors such as nutrition and physical activity and sexual health, and on addiction-related determinants such as tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs and pharmaceuticals used improperly, focusing on key settings such as education and the workplace, and across the life cycle.
It shall be increased to 100 % in cases of tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, cancer, mental illness and other illnesses recognised by the AACC as of comparable seriousness, and for early detection screening and in cases of confinement. However, reimbursement at 100 % shall not apply in the case of occupational disease or accident having given rise to the application of Article 68.