Levels Of SAD
All medical conditions have statistics. These statistics provide researchers with facts to help them better study the symptoms and causes of the condition. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a well studied condition that definitely has a variety of statistics. These statistics put into perspective how severe the disease is and how at risk you are for developing it.
From the research, it is evident that those who suffer from SAD live in very cold climates. There is a definite lack of sunlight exposure that translates to development of the disorder. One of the prime spots for exposure to the disease is Northern Europe.
In these areas, about 2 percent of the population will experience a severe form of SAD. This means they will develop most or all of the symptoms that relate to the disorder and the symptoms will last for a while. Another 10 percent of the population will develop a milder form of SAD. They might experience some symptoms of SAD but not all of them. The disorder may not last as long with these individuals.
Although the disorder does tend to occur in very cold climates, it does occur in other areas. Therefore, there could be a possibility that you are suffering from SAD even if you don’t live in Finland.
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