Key result
Patients with anxiety disorders had a significantly higher risk of developing medical diseases over 10 years, with the highest risk for cerebrovascular disease (HR 2; 95% CI 1.09-3.65).
Why the study?
Does chronic anxiety disorder increase the risk of developing nonpsychiatric medical diseases in a general population?
Cohort
Does chronic anxiety disorder increase the risk of developing nonpsychiatric medical diseases in a general population?
Hazard Ratio: 2 (95% CI 1.09–3.65)
Chronic anxiety disorders are associated with a significantly increased risk of developing subsequent medical morbidities, including cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
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Anxiety disorders were associated with higher later medical morbidity; leaves open whether screening or intervention improves outcomes.
Bowen et al. (2000) conducted a cohort in Anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders vs. Control subjects was evaluated on Development of specified medical conditions (e.g., cerebrovascular disease) (HR 2, 95% CI 1.09-3.65). Patients with anxiety disorders had a significantly higher risk of developing medical diseases over 10 years, with the highest risk for cerebrovascular disease (HR 2; 95% CI 1.09-3.65).
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