Estimated global prevalence of addictions

This systematic review searched for prevalence data for 11 different addictive behaviours, and aimed to include studies of at least 500 participants.^[1] Further limits were that wherever possible data should include only participants aged 16–65 years, of both sexes, and with a focus on the previous 12 months (rather than lifetime prevalence).^[1] This resulted in the inclusion of 83 studies reporting prevalence of addicted behaviours, which were qualitatively synthesised to produce an estimated prevalence for each addicted behaviour, as shown on the slide.^[1]

Reference:
[1] Sussman S, Lisha N, Griffiths M. Prevalence of the addictions: a problem of the majority or the minority? Eval Health Prof 2011; 34 (1): 3–56.