Anxiety

Disease

Disease Profile

Anxiety disorders are mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear, worry, or nervousness that can impair daily functioning. They include several subtypes such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

Category
Mental and behavioral disorder
Prevalence
An estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year.
ICD Codes
  • F41.9

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