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Who Is Affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common anxiety disorder that affects 2% to 3% of the general population (millions of people worldwide).1
- OCD usually begins during late adolescence or early adulthood.
- One-third of those with OCD report that their first symptoms began before the age of 15.2
- OCD occurs equally in males and females.
- OCD usually starts earlier in males than in females. (It is possible for preschool children to develop OCD, although this is rare.)3
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 21, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry | |
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