Agoraphobia

• B. The individual fears or avoids these situations because of though that escape might be difficult or help might not be available or other incapacitating or embarrassing symptoms
• C. The agoraphobic situations almost always provoke fear or anxiety
• D.

• A. Mark fear or axiety about two (or more) of the following five situations

• Lifetime prevalence varying 6 percent2-6%
• Women more than> men

Diagnostic criteria (DSM 5)

Diagnostic criteria

• A Mark fear or axiety about two (or more) of the following five situations

1. Using public transportation
2. Being in open spaces
3. Being in enclosed places
4. Standing in line or being in a crowd
5. Being outside of the home alone

• Lifetime prevalence varying 6 percent
• Mean age of onset 21 years
• Women more than men

• Greek word : agora+phobos = fear of the marketplace
• A fear of or anxiety regarding places from which escape might be difficult.
• Lifetime prevalence : varying 2-6%
• Mean age of onset : 21 years
• Women > men

• Greek word : agora+phobos = fear of the marketplace
• A fear of or anxiety regarding places from which escape might be difficult.
• Lifetime prevalence : varying 2-6%
• Mean age of onset : 21 years
• Women > men