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Anxiety Disorders
Do Anxiety Disorders Co-Exist with Other Physical or Mental Disorders?
It is common for an anxiety disorder to accompany depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, or another anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can also co-exist with illnesses such as cancer or heart disease. In such instances, the accompanying disorders will also need to be treated. Before beginning any treatment, however, it is important to have a thorough medical examination to rule out other possible causes of symptoms.
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Anxiety Disorders
One-Year Prevalence (Adults)
Percent Population Estimate*
(Millions)
Any Anxiety Disorder 13.3 19.1
Panic Disorder 1.7 2.4
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 2.3 3.3
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 3.6 5.2
Any Phobia 8.0 11.5
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2.8 4.0
* Based on 7/1/98 U.S. Census resident population estimate of 143.3 million, age 18-54
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