A Study Examining the Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders in 15

question 80

Multiple Choice

A study examining the prevalence of anxiety disorders in 15 countries (Seedat et al., 2009) found results similar to a 1994 Ontario provincial survey. What did the findings show?

• A)Significantly more women than men suffer from anxiety disorders and the highest one year prevalence rates are found in 15-24 year old women.
• B)Significantly more men than women suffer from anxiety disorders and the highest one year prevalence rates are found in 15-24 year old men.
• C)Significantly more women than men suffer from anxiety disorders and the lowest one year prevalence rates are found in 15-24 year old women.
• D)Significantly more men than women suffer from anxiety disorders and the lowest one year prevalence rates are found in 15-24 year old men.

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