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Anxiety epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The prevalence of anxiety disorders is estimated to be 28800 per 100,000 individuals (28.8%). The female to male ratio is 3 to 2.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
- The prevalence of anxiety disorders is estimated to 28800 per 100,000 (28.8%) individuals. [1]
Age
Race
- Anxiety usually more commonly affects individuals of the non-Hispanic Whites. [non Hispanic blacks] individuals are 20% less likely to develop anxiety, Hispanics are 30% less likely to experience an anxiety disorder during their life time.
Gender
References
References
- ↑ Wang PS, Lane M, Olfson M, Pincus HA, Wells KB, Kessler RC (2005). “Twelve-month use of mental health services in the United States: results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication”. Arch. Gen. Psychiatry. 62 (6): 629–40. doi:10.1001/archpsyc.62.6.629. PMID 15939840.
- ↑ Kessler RC, Chiu WT, Demler O, Merikangas KR, Walters EE (2005). “Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of 12-month DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication”. Arch. Gen. Psychiatry. 62 (6): 617–27. doi:10.1001/archpsyc.62.6.617. PMC 2847357. PMID 15939839.
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