Anxiety disorders
The section examines the proportion of individuals aged 12 years and over that reported they have an anxiety disorder such as a phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder or a panic disorder. This is a long-term health conditions which is expected to last or has already lasted 6 months or more and that have been diagnosed by a health professional.
Anxiety disorders by geographic area
Key findings:
- In 2015/16, survey results indicated that 13% of individuals aged 12 years and older in Sudbury and districts had been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder by a health care professional.
- The prevalence rate of anxiety disorders in Sudbury and districts is similar to that reported in northeastern Ontario but higher than Ontario overall.
- Between 2007/08 and 2013/14, the prevalence rate of anxiety disorders in Sudbury and districts has increased.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2016, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Age-standardized prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and geographic area, ages 12+, 2007/08 to 2013/14
Table: Age-standardized prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and geographic area, ages 15+, 2007/08 to 2013/14
Note: Estimates marked with E should be interpreted with caution due to high margin of error.
| Geographic Region | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2008 | Prevalence Rate, 2009 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2012 | Prevalence Rate, 2013 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 5.7% (CI: 4.2% to 7.7%) | 5.8% E (CI: 3.9% to 8.5%) | 9.5% (CI: 7.4% to 12.0%) | 11.1% (CI: 8.9% to 13.8%) |
| Northeastern Ontario | 7.4% (CI: 6.4% to 8.6%) | 5.8% (CI: 4.8% to 7.0%) | 8.1% (CI: 6.8% to 9.5%) | 10.2% (CI: 8.8% to 11.7%) |
| Ontario | 5.8% (CI: 5.5% to 6.2%) | 5.0% (CI: 4.7% to 5.4%) | 6.6% (CI: 6.1% to 7.1%) | 7.6% (CI: 7.1% to 8.0%) |
Anxiety disorders by sex
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of anxiety disorders in males in Sudbury and districts is lower to that in females.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of anxiety disorders in Sudbury and districts has increased in both males and females.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Age-standardized prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and sex, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Age-standardized prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and sex, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Note: Estimates marked with E should be interpreted with caution due to high margin of error.
| Sex | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Males | 3.8% E (CI: 2.5% to 5.8%) | 8.1% (CI: 6.1% to 10.6%) |
| Females | 7.4% (CI: 5.8% to 9.3%) | 12.3% (CI: 10.0% to 15.0%) |
Anxiety disorders by age group
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of anxiety disorders was similar among different age groups in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of anxiety disorders in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in any of the age groups except for the 20 to 44 year old age group where it has increased.
Notes:
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and age group, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and age group, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Note: Estimates marked with E should be interpreted with caution due to high margin of error. Estimates for categories marked with F cannot be released due to an unacceptable margin of error.
| Age (Years) | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 to 19 | F | 8.9% E (CI: 4.6% to 16.6%) |
| 20 to 44 | 6.4% E (CI: 4.6% to 9.0%) | 13.9% (CI: 11.1% to 17.4%) |
| 45 to 64 | 6.5% E (CI: 4.7% to 9.0%) | 8.6% (CI: 6.4% to 11.6%) |
| 65+ | F | 8.3% E (CI: 5.5% to 12.4%) |
Anxiety disorders by household income
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of anxiety disorders was highest among individuals in the lowest income quintile compared to individuals in other income groups in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of anxiety disorders in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in any of the household income quintiles except for the lowest income quintile where it has increased.
Notes:
- In this analysis, individuals are divided into “income quintiles” or 5 groups of roughly equal size based on their reported household income. The groups are ranked, so that Quintile 1 represents the 20% of the population with the lowest incomes, and Quintile 5 represents the 20% with the highest incomes.
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and household income, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and household income, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Note: Estimates marked with E should be interpreted with caution due to high margin of error. Estimates for categories marked with F cannot be released due to an unacceptable margin of error.
| Household Income Distribution | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Quintile 1 (Lowest) | 12.2% E (CI: 8.6% to 16.9%) | 24.3% (CI: 19.1% to 30.4%) |
| Quintile 2 | 8.8% E (CI: 5.1% to 14.7%) | 7.5% E (CI: 4.5% to 12.0%) |
| Quintile 3 | 3.7% E (CI: 2.0% to 7.1%) | 9.4% E (CI: 6.2% to 14.0%) |
| Quintile 4 | 3.2% E (CI: 1.6% to 6.0%) | F |
| Quintile 5 (Highest) | F | 7.7% E (CI: 4.8% to 12.1%) |
Anxiety disorders by education
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of anxiety disorders was not statistically different among education level groups in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of anxiety disorders in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in any of the education level groups except for those with a post-secondary diploma or certificate where it has increased.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and education levels, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and education, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Note: Estimates marked with E should be interpreted with caution due to high margin of error. Estimates for categories marked with F cannot be released due to an unacceptable margin of error.
| Education | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| < Highschool Diploma | 13.0% E (CI: 7.3% to 22.0%) | 22.0% E (CI: 11.9% to 37.2%) |
| Highschool Diploma | 9.7% E (CI: 6.0% to 15.4%) | 10.5% E (CI: 7.2% to 15.1%) |
| Trade, College or University Diploma or Certificate | 4.7% E (CI: 3.1% to 7.2%) | 10.0% (CI: 7.7% to 12.9%) |
| University Degree | F | 6.0% E (CI: 3.3% to 10.7%) |
Anxiety disorders by first official language spoken
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, the prevalence rate of anxiety disorders was not statistically different between official language groups in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of anxiety disorders increased among the English language group.
Notes:
- Canada’s official languages are French and English. An individual’s “first official language spoken” is determined using their answers to a number of questions about the languages they speak. A small percentage of people are classified as having both French and English as their “first” official language spoken. Such individuals are included here as French. People speaking neither French nor English are excluded from this analysis.
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and first official language spoken, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, anxiety disorders, by year and first official language spoken, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Note: Estimates marked with E should be interpreted with caution due to high margin of error.
| First Official Language Spoken | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5.6% E (CI: 3.6% to 8.6%) | 8.9% E (CI: 5.6% to 13.8%) |
| English | 6.3% (CI: 4.7% to 8.3%) | 10.3% (CI: 8.4% to 12.7%) |
This item was last modified on July 3, 2019