Health & Environment

WHO Reports 470 Million People Affected by Anxiety Globally

Hindustan Times58m
THE BRIEF
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World Health Organization data indicates that anxiety disorders affect roughly 5.8 percent of the global population, totaling 470 million people worldwide.

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Despite the availability of clinical treatments, only 27.6 percent of affected individuals receive medical or psychological care due to stigma and resource shortages.

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The WHO recommends evidence-based strategies like cognitive-behavioral therapy, somatic regulation through breathing, sleep consistency, and reducing substance use to manage symptoms.