Key result
Patients with panic disorder had a disproportionately increased prevalence of reported medical problems, particularly ulcer disease, angina, and thyroid disease, compared to the general public.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of medical illness in patients with anxiety disorders compared to the general public?
Population
711 patients with present or past index anxiety disorders
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support comorbidity screening in panic disorder; leaves open causality and needs prospective validation.
Observational (n=711)
Yes
What is the prevalence of medical illness in patients with anxiety disorders compared to the general public?
Patients with panic disorder have a disproportionately increased prevalence of medical problems, including angina, ulcer disease, and thyroid disease, compared to the general public.
Rogers et al. (1994) conducted an observational in Anxiety disorders (n=711). Panic disorder vs. General public (Rand Health Insurance Experiment) was evaluated on Prevalence of medical illness. Patients with panic disorder had a disproportionately increased prevalence of reported medical problems, particularly ulcer disease, angina, and thyroid disease, compared to the general public.
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