New Studies Presented at the International Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research Meeting (ISPOR 24) Show Growing Burden and Impact of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in the US

Figure 1. Work Productivity: Absenteeism, presenteeism, overall work productivity loss and activity impairment: GAD by symptom severity vs. controls. Note: Groups that were statistically significant at p0.05, 2-tailed, compared with controls are marked with asterisks. Absenteeism, Presenteeism, and Overall work impairment were only applicable to those indicating they were currently working for pay. Absenteeism was not calculated for those who worked 0 hours and missed 0 hours in the last 7 days, and presenteeism was only asked among those who worked >0 hours in the last 7 days. (Abbreviations: GAD: generalized anxiety disorder.) (Graphic: Business Wire)

Figure 2. Healthcare Resource Utilization: Number of HCP visits, ER visits, and hospitalizations within the past 6 months: undiagnosed GAD, no-GAD vs diagnosed GAD. Note: Groups that were statistically significant at p0.05, 2-tailed, compared with diagnosed GAD are marked with asterisks. (Abbreviations: GAD: generalized anxiety disorder; HCP: healthcare provider; ER: emergency room.) (Graphic: Business Wire)