estimated 0.2% adults (USSG) ... see also overview of Somatization Disorder.
approx 1 in 500 or 0.20% or 544,000 people in USA [Source statistic for calcuation: "estimated 0.2% adults (USSG)" -- see also general information about data sources]
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Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of somatization disorder. It usually develops before age 30 and is more common in females than in males.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
The term 'prevalence' of Somatization Disorder usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Somatization Disorder at any given time. The term 'incidence' of Somatization Disorder refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Somatization Disorder diagnosed each year. Hence, these two statistics types can differ: a short-lived disease like flu can have high annual incidence but low prevalence, but a life-long disease like diabetes has a low annual incidence but high prevalence. For more information see about prevalence and incidence statistics.
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