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Anxiety and Mood Disorders: Use and Expenditures for Adults 18 and Older, U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2007 |
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This Statistical Brief presents estimates on the use of and expenditures for ambulatory care and prescribed medications to treat anxiety and mood disorders among adults 18 and older in the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population. Anxiety and mood disorders often occur together and are two of the main reasons individuals seek treatment for mental health problems.
In 2007, 26.8 million U.S. adults ages 18 and older reported receiving treatment for anxiety and mood disorders. More females received treatment for anxiety and mood disorders than males (18.0 million versus 8.8 million). |
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Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |