Epidemiology Flashcards
1
Q
Percentage of people who have had anxiety in their lifetime
A
30%
2
Q
Is anxiety often under-diagnosed or over-diagnosed
A
Underdiagnosed
3
Q
Why is anxiety often underdiagnosed?
A
It has a high base rate in the population and the symptoms aren’t as noticeable
4
Q
How does anxiety affect gender
A
Women have it more (2x)
5
Q
When does anxiety disorders often manifest
A
when we are children or teens
6
Q
At what age does the diagnosis of anxiety disorders typically occur
A
25
