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Comparative Study
. 2009 Apr;45(2):119-27.
doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2009.00212.x.

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

Xin Ma  1 , Yu-Tao Xiang, Zhuo-Ji Cai, Jin-Yan Lu, Shu-Ran Li, Ying-Qiang Xiang, Hong-Li Guo, Ye-Zhi Hou, Zhen-Bo Li, Zhan-Jiang Li, Yu-Fen Tao, Wei-Min Dang, Xiao-Mei Wu, Jing Deng, Kelly Y C Lai, Gabor S Ungvari
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Comparative Study

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

Xin Ma et al. Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2009 Apr.

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.

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