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Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders
There is a significant gender disparity in the prevalence of anxiety disorders, with these conditions being considerably more common in women than in men. Data from a 12-month period indicates that about 23% of women will experience an anxiety disorder, in contrast to 14% of men.
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Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders
A community health survey in a town of 50,000 people finds that only 5% of residents report ever having been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Considering that national data indicates these disorders are quite common over a person's lifetime, what is the most likely explanation for the low rate reported in the town's survey?
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