Prevalence of anxiety disorders in Latin America: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of anxiety disorders among the adult population in Latin America (LATAM) and its association with development indicators is insufficiently characterised. We estimated pooled regional, country, and sex-specific prevalence rates of anxiety disorders in LATAM based on International Classification of Diseases (ICD) or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria. Additionally, we examined the association between its prevalence and four country-level development indicators: Human Development Index (HDI), income inequality (Gini coefficient), Gender Inequality Index (GII), and Intentional Homicide Rate (IHR).

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based studies on the prevalence of ICD/DSM anxiety

SUBMITTER: Errazuriz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11986631 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature