Are women more anxious than men? - Metafact
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Anthony Jorm has answered Likely

An expert from University of Melbourne in Psychology, Psychiatry

Yes, they tend to me. While anxiety symptoms and anxiety disorders are found in both women and men, the prevalence is higher in women.

Answered almost 5 years ago

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Anthony Jorm

Verified Expert

Prof Tony Jorm is a
Professor Emeritus
with the Population
Mental Health Group
within the Melbourne
School of Population
and Global Health.
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