1.3 million people in the UK have bipolar. That is one in fifty people.

What percentage of the population has bipolar?

Prevalence of Bipolar Disorder Among Adults An estimated 2.8% of U.S. adults had bipolar disorder in the past year. Past year prevalence of bipolar disorder among adults was similar for males (2.9%) and females (2.8%).

How likely are you to get bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is the most likely psychiatric disorder to be passed down from family. If one parent has bipolar disorder, theres a 10% chance that their child will develop the illness. If both parents have bipolar disorder, the likelihood of their child developing bipolar disorder rises to 40%.

What country is bipolar most?

The United States has the highest lifetime rate of bipolar disorder at 4.4%, and India the lowest, with 0.1%.

What race is most affected by bipolar disorder?

Asian-Americans Are 20% more likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder I than whites. Have the lowest rate of use of mental health services. Have family members that are more likely to participate in treatment decisions.

Are certain people more prone to bipolar?

Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally, as well as all races, ethnic groups, and socioeconomic classes. Although men and women appear to be equally affected by bipolar disorder, rapid cycling is seen more often in women. Women also tend to experience more depressive and mixed state episodes than do men.