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Epidemiology

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Prevalence figures vary between 0.6-3.7% meeting DSM-IV criteria, whilst as much as 11.8% of the general population have had panic attacks.

Prevalence is slightly higher in women, with the peak risk occurring within the ages of 25-44 years old.

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