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Estimates as to the worldwide prevalence of Bipolar disorder are mixed. It is thought there is a lifelong prevalence rate of about 0.3-1.5% internationally for bipolar disorder. According to Merikangas et al, using World Health Organization information, it's about 0.6% for bipolar I, 0.4% for bipolar II and about 1.4% subthreashold bipolar disorder.
Comparatively, in the United States, the lifelong prevalence for bipolar disorder is thought to be from 1-1.6%. This is broken down into 1% for bipolar I, 1.1% for bipolar II and about 2.4-4.7% subthreashold bipolar disorder. It is not known why bipolar disorder (especially subthreashold) appears more frequently in the United States.
References: Medscape Reference - http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286342-overview#showall
Estimates as to the worldwide prevalence of bipolar disorder are mixed. It is thought there is a lifelong prevalence rate of about 0.3-1.5% internationally for bipolar disorder. According to Merikangas et al, using World Health Organization information, it's about 0.6% for bipolar I, 0.4% for bipolar II and about 1.4% subthreashold bipolar disorder.
Comparatively, in the United States, the lifelong prevalence for bipolar disorder is thought to be from 1-1.6%. This is broken down into 1% for bipolar I, 1.1% for bipolar II and about 2.4-4.7% subthreashold bipolar disorder. It is not known why bipolar disorder (especially subthreashold) appears more frequently in the United States.
References: Medscape Reference - http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286342-overview#showall
What else can I help you with?
What percentage are bipolar?
Bipolar Disorder affects 2.6% of Americans- over 5.7 million people.
What is the Percentage of suicides from bipolar disorder?
20%
Is it bipolar disease or bipolar disorder?
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
Do people with bipolar disorder usually treat others badly?
Some do, some don't. Its about the same as with people without bipolar disorder.
Where can one learn more information about people with bipolar disorder?
Information about people with the bipolar disorder can be found on online resources like MayoClinic. Other medical websites with information about people with bipolar disorder can be found on WebMD and HelpGuide.
What percentage of individuals who have been diagnosed with a major depressive disorder will also develop bipolar disorder?
Approximately 10-15% of individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder will go on to develop bipolar disorder.
For what people use lithium?
bipolar disorder
How do you mess with people who have a bipolar disorder?
you dont
Can bipolar disorder be treated with fish oil?
Fish oil does appear to offer considerable benefits to people with bipolar disorder.
Can you have bipolar and a personality disorder?
Yes, I believe that both bipolar disorder and antisocial personality disorder can coexist. People are complex and unique and both the labels of bipolar disorder and antisocial personality disorder are abstractions are are ways to classify human beings.
Is drama associated with bipolar disease?
Yes. People with bipolar disorder are very reactionary.
Are there negative sterotypes about people who have bipolar disorder?
yes
