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Generalized Anxiety Disorder in China: Prevalence, Sociodemographic Correlates, Comorbidity, and Suicide Attempts |
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| Authors: | Xin Ma MD Yu-Tao Xiang MD PhD Zhuo-Ji Cai MD Jin-Yan Lu MD PhD student Shu-Ran Li MD Ying-Qiang Xiang MD PhD Hong-Li Guo MD Ye-Zhi Hou MD Zhen-Bo Li Zhan-Jiang Li PhD Yu-Fen Tao MD Wei-Min Dang MD Xiao-Mei Wu Jing Deng Kelly Y.C. Lai MD Gabor S. Ungvari MD PhD |
| Affiliation: | Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Department of Psychiatry, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; Institute of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing, China |
| Abstract: | 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. |
| Keywords: | China generalized anxiety disorder prevalence treatment |