ADs can present in various clinical forms, generally start early in life, have a chronic course, and significantly impact daily functioning. Between 1990 to 2019, the number of individuals affected by ADs has increased by >55% and it is projected that the incidence will continue to grow. Women are 1.66 times more likely to experience ADs than men, and adolescents as well as young adults are particularly affected.1,3
From 1990 to 2021, AD incidence in these age groups increased...