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Anxiety disorder: generalised

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test, covering how to recognise this condition. The full SA Note notes add investigations, management and complications, with practice questions on this topic.

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  • Excessive, pervasive, difficult-to-control worry across multiple life domains - present more days than not for ≥6 months, causing significant functional impairment
  • Affects ~2,000/100,000/year; 2:1 female:male; peak incidence 40-50 years
  • Comorbid depression in up to 50% - screen at every review

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