Anxiety

ANXIETY IN WOMEN – Disorders classified under the general heading of anxiety disproportionately affect women.  The figure for U.S. women is approximately 23% of the female population. It’s 14% for U.S. men. The same gender gap exists for neighboring Canada. Canadian statistics are 14% for women and 8% for men. These disparities between women and men remain for the entire individual’s lifespan. Contributors to anxiety in women are biological, psychological, and sociocultural. 1. Biological contributors:  […]