Children with ASDs often show substantial social relational problems when compared to typically developing children, because they have difficulty sharing affective experiences or understanding the perspective of others, which is important for social reciprocity and the development of friendships [ 6].
Individuals with concurrent mental and substance use disorders tend to present with multiple physical health problems and substantial social and behavioural problems [ 1].
"Don't Blame Wal-Mart," by Robert B. Reich (Op-Ed, Feb. 28), suggests that the best way to forestall the substantial economic and social problems associated with Wal-Mart is to change federal labor and offshoring laws.
Compulsive buying is a disabling condition, where individuals are unable to resist or control their buying behavior, leading to substantial social and financial problems.
Influenza viruses cause substantial medical and social problems throughout the world, and vaccination is the primary method for preventing influenza and its complications.
Substantial ecological, economic and social problems result from shark interactions in pelagic longline fisheries.
Alcohol use disorders affect approximately 4 5% of the world population [1], [2] and impose major public health and social problems with substantial worldwide economic loss [3].
Marginalised groupings seldom have the skills or resources to tackle devastating social problems without substantial support from outside agencies with economic and/or political influence (Gillies, 1998).
More or less hidden alcohol abuse constitutes one of the greatest public health problems, with substantial social and clinical implications.
Very high MCS scores indicate frequent positive affect, absence of both psychological distress and limitations in usual social/role activities due to emotional problems, while very low MCS scores indicate frequent psychological distress and substantial social and role disability due to emotional problems.
