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In the present study, the comorbidity of physical and mental health problems in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), a mountainous society under the three highest mountain ranges of Pakistan, was assessed. It was hypothesized that there would be comorbidity between physical and mental health problems in GB. To test the research hypothesis 256 (113 men & 143 women) patients with various physical complaints were assessed for their mental health problems using mental health inventory. Study findings through the application of one sample t-test revealed that women during their pregnancy reported higher level of mental health issues and patients with headaches were also prone to develop anxiety symptoms. Patients with other physical complaints such as; stomach issues, dental issues, visual problems, cardiac issues, and anemia reflected a good level of mental health. The gender of participants also tended to influence their mental health that is women reported more anxiety, depression, and loss of behavioral/emotional control when compared with men. Therefore, it is recommended to address the factors, which lead women to develop psychological problems generally and during their pregnancy particularly.

Sadiq Hussain, PhD. (2022) Comorbidity of Physical and Mental Health Problems in GilgitBaltistan (GB), Pakistan, Journal of Behavioural Sciences, volume-32, issue 2.
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