In Australia, there is an estimated 1in 150 who suffer from this conditon. In Britain the numbers are 1in 100. The reason for this is women will more readily admit their fears and seek help. Many sufferers do not seek help or are unaware of any helpful programmes which may be available, even at local community health centres. Much study has been done over the past 40 years, however correct de-sensitization programmes for treatment are rarely given or made available to the sufferer, especially with the community being able to help.
Agoraphobia is severely chronic, and the problem is most hurtful to the sufferer.
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