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Self-Reported Diagnosis of Anxiety
| Value: |
10.6 percent |
Measurement
Period: |
2009 |
| Location: |
County : Montgomery |
| Comparison: |
MD Counties |
| Categories: |
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
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What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of adults who report they have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. |
| Why this is important: Feeling anxious is a normal part of life and helps us cope with stressful situations. However, when an individual has an anxiety disorder, the anxiety becomes irrational and obsessive. It can result in high levels of fear and uncertainty, and can negatively influence daily functioning. Examples of anxiety disorders include acute stress, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety. Treatment options usually include medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 40 million individuals ages 18 and older, or about 18.1% of adults have an anxiety disorder. Almost 75% of all individuals with an anxiety disorder will have their first episode before they reach their 22nd birthday. |
| Technical Note: The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents. |
| Source: Maryland Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System |
| URL of Source: http://www.marylandbrfss.org |
| Maintained By: Healthy Communities Institute |
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Time Series Data
percent
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Self-Reported Diagnosis of Anxiety by Age
percent
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Self-Reported Diagnosis of Anxiety by Gender
percent
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Self-Reported Diagnosis of Anxiety
| Value: |
10.6 percent |
Measurement
Period: |
2009 |
| Location: |
County : Montgomery |
| Comparison: |
Prior Value |
| Categories: |
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
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|
What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of adults who report they have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. |
| Why this is important: Feeling anxious is a normal part of life and helps us cope with stressful situations. However, when an individual has an anxiety disorder, the anxiety becomes irrational and obsessive. It can result in high levels of fear and uncertainty, and can negatively influence daily functioning. Examples of anxiety disorders include acute stress, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety. Treatment options usually include medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 40 million individuals ages 18 and older, or about 18.1% of adults have an anxiety disorder. Almost 75% of all individuals with an anxiety disorder will have their first episode before they reach their 22nd birthday. |
| Technical Note: The trend is a comparison between the most recent and previous measurement periods. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the trend. |
| Source: Maryland Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System |
| URL of Source: http://www.marylandbrfss.org |
| Maintained By: Healthy Communities Institute |
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Time Series Data
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Self-Reported Diagnosis of Anxiety by Age
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Self-Reported Diagnosis of Anxiety by Gender
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