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Prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 5.7% of the population will experience symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder at some point in their lives.

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  • A community health organization is planning mental health outreach for a city with a population of 100,000 adults. They know that a specific anxiety disorder, characterized by a continuous state of excessive and uncontrollable worry, has a lifetime prevalence of approximately 5.7% in the United States. Based on this statistic, which of the following is the most reasonable projection for their planning purposes?