Epidemiology of panic disorder

Lifetime comorbidity with other mental health disorders in people with lifetime panic disorder (PD) is ~80%; comorbidity levels are particularly high for other anxiety disorders (63%).¹ Onset of PD usually occurs following the onset of a comorbid disorder.¹

Reference:

1. de Jonge P, Roest AM, Lim CC, et al. Cross-national epidemiology of panic disorder and panic attacks in the world mental health surveys. Depress Anxiety 2016; 33 (12): 1155–1177.