Women are more likely to be anxious when they live in a poor community than in a more affluent one, a new British study suggests. But researchers say the same isn't true for men.
"We see from our study that women who live in deprived areas not only have to cope with the effects of living in poverty, but are also much more susceptible to anxiety than their peers," said study lead author Olivia Remes. She's a candidate at the University of Cambridge Department of Public Health and Primary Care.
"In real terms, given the number of people living in poverty worldwide, this puts many millions of women at increased risk of anxiety," Remes said in a university news release.
"Anxiety disorders can be very disabling, affecting people's life, work and relationships, and increasing the risk of depression, substance misuse and serious medical conditions," she said.
Previous studies have shown that living in poverty is linked with a much greater risk for serious health issues and a shorter life span, the researchers said.
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