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['Nceda usithumelele i-imeyile ngayo nayiphi na imibuzo / iingcebiso.']
How common is anxiety?
Anxiety is a very common mental health issue, affecting millions of people worldwide.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders globally, with an estimated 264 million people affected.
In the United States, approximately 19.1% of adults (40 million people) experience an anxiety disorder in any given year, and about 31.1% of adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
Women are more likely to be affected than men, with a 2:1 ratio.
The prevalence of anxiety disorders varies across different age groups, with the highest rates occurring in young adults aged 18-29 years old.
It is important to note that these statistics only represent reported cases, and the actual number of people experiencing anxiety may be higher due to underreporting and lack of diagnosis.
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