PREVALENCE OF PSYCHOSIS IN NORTH MACEDONIA FOR THE PERIOD FROM 2020 TO 2023
Date Issued
2025-09
Author(s)
Vasilevska, Hristina
Abstract
The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of psychosis in the Republic of
North Macedonia (RNM) for the period 2020-2023. Data from the Psychosis Registry
of the Institute of Public Health - Skopje, as well as reports from the Public Health
Centers in the Republic of North Macedonia, were used. A descriptive-analytical
method was used to analyze and present the results. In 2020, the overall rate of
psychosis cases was 134.88 per 100,000 population. In 2023, the rate doubled to
299.3 per 100,000 population. In 2023, the rate doubled to 299.3 per 100,000
inhabitants. The largest number of cases for the entire period was diagnosed in the
population aged 45-54 years (3935). There are also regional differences, with the
most cases documented in the Skopje (1462) and Pelagonia regions (1287).
Conclusion: The trend of people suffering from psychosis in our country is
continuously increasing. The most affected by this disease are males and the adult
population. The results demonstrate the importance of early detection and targeted
interventions to address the prevalence of psychosis across different population
groups.
North Macedonia (RNM) for the period 2020-2023. Data from the Psychosis Registry
of the Institute of Public Health - Skopje, as well as reports from the Public Health
Centers in the Republic of North Macedonia, were used. A descriptive-analytical
method was used to analyze and present the results. In 2020, the overall rate of
psychosis cases was 134.88 per 100,000 population. In 2023, the rate doubled to
299.3 per 100,000 population. In 2023, the rate doubled to 299.3 per 100,000
inhabitants. The largest number of cases for the entire period was diagnosed in the
population aged 45-54 years (3935). There are also regional differences, with the
most cases documented in the Skopje (1462) and Pelagonia regions (1287).
Conclusion: The trend of people suffering from psychosis in our country is
continuously increasing. The most affected by this disease are males and the adult
population. The results demonstrate the importance of early detection and targeted
interventions to address the prevalence of psychosis across different population
groups.
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