Phenomenology and epidemiology of panic disorder.

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BACKGROUND: Panic disorder is a common and severe psychiatric disorder. The estimated current prevalence rate for panic disorder is 1% to 2% of the adult population. Panic disorder is commonly accompanied by major depression, substance use disorders, and other anxiety disorders. Female gender, low socioeconomic status, and anxious childhood temperament are common risk factors for panic disorder. Panic disorder can produce marked distress and impairment and is associated with significant suicide risk. Panic disorder appears to increase risk for all-cause mortality because it may increase risk for cardiovascular disease.

Author information

Author/s: Yates, William R (WR);

Affiliation: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK, USA. william-yates(-atsign-)ouhsc.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Annals of clinical psychiatry : official journal of the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists (Ann Clin Psychiatry), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2009 Apr-Jun; vol 21 (issue 2) : pp 95-102

Dates: Created 2009/05/14; Completed 2009/09/30;

PMID: 19439159, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 9/30/2009)

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