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Anxiety Is the Leading Cause of Disability Among Brazilian Children Aged 5 to 9

A landmark study on the mental health of Brazilian children and adolescents shows that anxiety is the leading cause of disability across all age groups between 5 and 29, surpassing every physical illness from age 15 onward, when anxiety and depression top the overall rankings, with a greater impact on girls. Leia mais (08/06/2026 - 18h01)

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