PANIC DISORDERS IN SIBERIA SCHOOLCHILDREN (EvIDENCE fROm tHE CIty Of KRASNOyARSK)
Introduction. Panic disorders are actually quite common and about 4% of the population suffer from them. Purpose. The purpose of the was to investigate the incidence and structure of panic disorder in Siberia schoolchildren. Methods. Frequency and structure of panic disorders in 1014 schoolchildren of state schools of the city of Krasnoyarsk within the age limits from 12 to 18 years were studied. Results: Frequency of panic disorders among adolescents were registered. Conclusion. The structure of this syndrome shows prevalence of symptoms associated with cardio-vascular system. Symptoms associated with respiratory and digestive systems are less frequent. Psychosomatic pathology was more common in girls as compared with boys.