Generalized anxiety disorder in China: prevalence, sociodemographic correlates, comorbidity, and suicide attempts.

PURPOSE: This study aims to determine the 12-month and lifetime prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and its sociodemographic correlates. DESIGN AND METHODS: A total of 5,926 subjects were randomly selected and interviewed. FINDINGS: The overall 12-month and lifetime prevalence of GAD wa...

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Published in:	Perspectives in Psychiatric Care Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 119 - 128
Main Authors:	Ma X, Xiang Y, Cai Z, Lu J, Li S, Guo H, Hou Y, Li Z, Tao Y, Dang W, Wu X, Deng J, Lai KYC, Ungvari GS
Format:	research tables/charts Journal Article
Published:	Wiley-Blackwell Apr2009
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Summary:	PURPOSE: This study aims to determine the 12-month and lifetime prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and its sociodemographic correlates. DESIGN AND METHODS: A total of 5,926 subjects were randomly selected and interviewed. FINDINGS: The overall 12-month and lifetime prevalence of GAD was 0.8%, and 1.2%, respectively. Being older than 25 years and female, lower education level, unemployed status, and lower (<RMB500/month) or higher (>RMB2000/month) monthly income were associated with increased risk of GAD. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The low percentage of subjects treated for GAD indicates a major public health problem that should be addressed.