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Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million American adults, or about 2.6 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year.
(Source: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoEstimates vary somewhat, but the most common seems to be about 3% of the population. With roughly 7 billion people on earth that means roughly 210 million people have bipolar disorder in some form.
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∙ 13y agoOver 5.7 million Americans, or 2.6% of the population, have Bipolar Disorder.
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∙ 12y agoIt's only common if you live an unhealthy lifestyle.
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Why does bipolar affect a person?
Bipolar is often inherited. A common trigger is a relationship which creates insecurity.
What is common collector bipolar junction?
A circuit in which the input signal is applied to its base and the collector is earthed (grounded) is known as common collector configuration of BJT (BiPolar Junction Transistor)
What is the least common form of a mood disorder?
bipolar disorder
Do all bipolar parents have children with bipolar depression?
Bipolar disorder is hereditary, but it is very common for it to skip generations. If a child doesn't actually have it, mimicking parents who do will not make them bipolar. However, as children mimic behavior; they may exhibit the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
What is the disease known as bipolar?
Bipolar disorder is generally accompanied by having severe mood swings. The two common moods exerted by someone with bipolar disorder as manic highs and crippling depression.
What are common signs of bipolar mania?
Common signs of bipolar mania include quitting a job, spending huge amounts of money on credit cards, and feeling completely rested after limited amounts of sleep.
Are girls bipolar?
Some girls are diagnosed as Bipolar, some girls are not Bipolar. All girls are not bipolar.
Are there more bipolar boys than girls?
its pretty much even in both i think
Is it common to be misdiagnosed with depression etc before discovering bipolar?
Quite, unfortunately.
In what sex is bipolar more common in?
Probably women, but it might be just equal.
What are some common uses of lithuim?
Lithium is used in batteries and as a medication for bipolar disorder.
What configuration commonly employed in bipolar transistor amplifier?
Common Emitter - Class A Amplifier.
