Epidemiology of anxiety disorders: global burden and sociodemographic associations

Abstract Background Anxiety disorders comprise some of the most common mental health conditions. This study examined the global and regional burden of anxiety disorders over the last three decades. The study was designed to help accurately target preventative and management efforts by highlighting trends and high-risk groups. Epidemiological data relating to anxiety disorders from the latest Global Burden of Disease dataset were analyzed to determine the prevalence, incidence, and disability adjusted life years (DALYs) rates from 1990 to 2019 for 204 countries and regions. Results An estimated 4.05% of the global population has an anxiety disorder, translating to 301 million people. The number of persons…