Statistics
** There is an estimation that about 3 million Americans have OCD at any given time **
** OCD can begin as early as the age of 2 **
** OCD is unlikely to develop after the age of 50 **
** OCD most frequently has a sudden onset **
** Mild symptoms (intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors) are found in 90% of general public**
** OCD is reported more often in upper classes **
** OCD is reported more often in those of high intelligence **
** OCD can begin as early as the age of 2 **
** OCD is unlikely to develop after the age of 50 **
** OCD most frequently has a sudden onset **
** Mild symptoms (intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors) are found in 90% of general public**
** OCD is reported more often in upper classes **
** OCD is reported more often in those of high intelligence **
Cultural Factors
Research has found that OCD is consistent and can be
applied cross-culturally. It has been studied and identified in many cultural
contexts across the world. Although the content of obsessive thoughts will vary
from culture to culture, the nature and symptoms of the disorder remain
relatively consistent across different cultural backgrounds. (Yorulmaz, 2011).
See the following for a specific cultural study of OCD amongst
individuals living in Turkey.
applied cross-culturally. It has been studied and identified in many cultural
contexts across the world. Although the content of obsessive thoughts will vary
from culture to culture, the nature and symptoms of the disorder remain
relatively consistent across different cultural backgrounds. (Yorulmaz, 2011).
See the following for a specific cultural study of OCD amongst
individuals living in Turkey.