The information below shows a list of types of Somatoform Disorders, with information as to the prevalence of each of these types. Estimates of the people affected are calculated based on the available statistic.
| Disease | Prevalence Estimate | US people estimate | Statistic Used for Calculation |
| Somatization disorder | approx 1 in 500 or 0.20% or 544,000 people in USA | 544,000 | estimated 0.2% adults (USSG) |
| Conversion disorder | N/A | N/A | No information |
| Pain disorder | N/A | N/A | No information |
| Hypochondriasis | N/A | N/A | No information |
| Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder | N/A | N/A | No information |
| Body dysmorphic disorder | N/A | N/A | No information |
For more information about types of Somatoform Disorders, refer to our section on types of Somatoform Disorders.
The medical term 'prevalence' of Somatoform Disorders usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Somatoform Disorders at any given time, whereas the annual diagnosis rate of new cases of Somatoform Disorders is called the 'incidence'. For more information on prevalence and incidence statistics, see about prevalence and incidence statistics.
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