Lifestyle, psychological and demographic predictors of anxiety: insights from a large-scale survey and machine learning analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Lifestyle, psychological and demographic predictors of anxiety: insights from a large-scale survey and machine learning analysis

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  • Dur E Nishwa

  • Zeeshan Abbas

  • Seung Won Lee

  • May 20, 2026

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    Anxiety is influenced by lifestyle, psychological, and demographic factors, with significant associations identified through a large survey of 11,000 adults.

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    Machine learning algorithms, particularly ensemble models, outperformed traditional regression methods in predicting anxiety severity.

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    Key predictors of anxiety include stress, sleep duration, and caffeine intake, highlighting the multifactorial nature of the condition.

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    The study emphasizes the importance of integrating statistical methods with machine learning to enhance mental health care predictions.

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    Future research should focus on longitudinal designs and incorporate biological and digital markers for improved anxiety prediction.

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