PPD is more common in men than in women
Cardiovascular disease is one problem some aging men face.
Yes, women often experience Major depressive disorder (MDD), more than men. There is a 2:1 ratio female to male, that experience this disorder. However, there is no gender difference with Bipolar disorder.
Overall, Lung cancer (Carcinoma of lung) is the most common malignant tumour (cancer) in men. Squamous cell type- being the most common type in that (60% of all cases).Carcinoma of prostate (prostate cancer) is the most common cancer in men above 65yrs of age.
Males are most likely to have the disorder.
Yes, but it is three times more common in men. See the Related Link below.
Men = 3% Women - less than 1%
Especially one's from Cork
I think you mean personality traits and clinical disorders. clinical disorders are not absolute but exist on a spectrum. If a person exhibits a certain number of specific symptoms over a specified period of time, they will receive a clinical diagnosis. having personality traits means that a person exhibits a portion of what it takes to be diagnosed with a personality disorder. for example, a person can have narcissistic traits (we all do, actually) but not have narcissistic personality disorder.
Cardiovascular disease is one problem some aging men face.
Personality traits become disorders when they significantly deviate from cultural norms and cause distress or impairment in important areas of functioning, such as work and relationships. Disorders like borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and avoidant personality disorder involve extreme and maladaptive versions of common personality traits.
Antisocial Personality Disorder is found worldwide. It seems less common in countries and societies that have limited personal freedom, but it may simply be that more APDs in those societies find ways to fit in and stay out of trouble. Worldwide, approximately 2-3% of the population express APD symptoms, of which roughly two thirds to three quarters are men.
Depression is not only a common mental disorder, but one of the single most common. Somewhere around one in five men suffer from depression, and one in three women.
Dependent Personality DisorderDependent Personality Disorder is a chronic condition in which people depend too much on others to meet their own emotional and physical needs.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsDependent personality disorder usually begins in childhood, although the causes are unknown. It is the most common personality disorder and is equally common in men and women.SymptomsPeople with this disorder tend not to trust their ability to make decisions and are upset by separation and loss. They may go to great lengths, even suffering abuse, to stay in a relationship. The symptoms of this dependent personality disorder include:Avoiding being aloneAvoiding personal responsibilityBecoming easily hurt by criticism or disapprovalBecoming overly focused on fears of being abandonedBecoming very passive in relationshipsFeeling very upset or helpless when relationships endHaving difficulty making decisions without support from othersHaving trouble expressing disagreements with othersSigns and TestsThis disorder is diagnosed based on psychological evaluation and the history/severity of the symptoms.TreatmentPsychotherapy is the most effective treatment. Medications can help treat other conditions such as anxiety or depression.PrognosisImprovements are usually only seen with long-term therapyComplicationsComplications of dependent personality disorder are alcohol abuse, drug abuse, depression, and the increased likelihood of physical/emotional/sexual abuse. The dependent personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people depend entirely on other people to meet or achieve their physical and emotional needs.
Those men are insecure-but it's not all of us.
Yes, however, they may not show it in the way that is is usually expressed. If the disorder is severe and un-treated this makes the person very difficult to deal with on a one to one basis. Histrionic personality disorder is more common in women and is very similar to Anti-social personality disorder in men and both disorders make for very hard long term relatioships because people with this disorders are usually very narcissitic. Any one entering into a relatioship with someone with Histrionic disorders needs to make sure the person is aware of the disorder and willing to seek treatment.
Histrionic personality disorder sufferers tend to exaggerate things, act in a dramatic fashion, and can be prone to excessive shows of sentimentality, anger, sadness, and happiness verging on mania. They can use this to manipulate people. The "drama queen" archetype applies.
Men are also more than three times more likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder than women.