A specific form was used to obtain information about socio-demographic aspects, lifestyle and disease frequency. The global prevalence of CMD was Data analysis revealed that socio-demographic characteristics sex, education level, income , lifestyle and clinical conditions were associated with the prevalence of CMD.
In this sense, municipal health care policies should include actions aimed at encouraging participation in leisure activities, as well as campaigns to control tobacco use and chronic diseases. Key Words: Mental Health, Urban Health, Common Mental Disorders, SRQ Introduction Psychological disorders are one of the main problems in modern times, affecting the health of populations and incurring high expenses for public health.
According to estimates of the World Health Organization WHO 1, one out of every four people will suffer from a mental disorder in a certain stage of life. Mental or neurological disorders and psychosocial problems associated with alcohol and drug use affect approximately million individuals. Common mental disorders CMD include non-psychotic disorders and they are characterized by symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, irritability, forgetfulness, difficulty in concentrating and somatic complaints 2.
CMD represent a psychiatric morbidity with significant prevalence in modern societies, affecting individuals in different age groups, causing suffering to both the individual and their family and community.
Studies conducted in Brazil and Latin American countries identified high prevalences of mental disorders CMD are more frequent in women5;6;7, black and mixed individuals5;7, those with a low level of education6;8, those who are older13, those with a low income5, smokers13 and those with chronic diseases As a result of this difference, only part of the existing cases is identified and treated, increasing social and economic costs due to such health problems Almeida-Filho et al.
