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Prevalence

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The lifetime prevalence of simple phobias is:

  • 40-150 per thousand men
  • 90-260 per thousand women

Only a small proportion of sufferers seek medical advice; when they do consult a doctor it is often because the phobia has interfered with a lifestyle change, for example a promotion at work requires international travel.


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