Race/Sex/Age of BDD

I havent been able to find any data that proves there is a consistent relationship between BDD and race. However, cultures and certain groups that place a higher emphasis on physical beauty may be more prone to having BDD. I did find some information on the BDD gender. Surprisingly, BDD affects men and women equally. Men however, that suffer from BDD are 50% more likely to be diagnosed with substance abuse. Women are more likely to suffer from panic attacks and anxiety and are more concerned with their breats and legs than any other body part. It is no surprise that BDD commonly develops amoung the younger generation. BDD commonly forms in adolescence and young adulthood. Teens 16-17 years old are at a common age where BDD is developed. However, an individual diagnosed with BDD could suffer for the rest of their lives because of this disease.