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Social Anxiety Disorder

Disease

Disease Profile

Social anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent fear of social or performance situations where one may be exposed to scrutiny by others. People fear embarrassment or humiliation, and symptoms can substantially impair social and occupational functioning.

Category: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Prevalence: Estimated 7.1% past-year prevalence among U.S. adults

ICD Codes

F40.1

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