title: [Prevalence and Comorbidity of Self-Reported Diagnosis of Burnout Syndrome in the General Population].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To determine the prevalence and comorbid mental disorders of self-reported diagnosis of burnout syndrome in the general population of Germany.
  
  
  METHODS
  In the German Health Interview and Examination Survey (DEGS1) self-reported diagnosis of a burnout syndrome made by a physician or psychotherapist was assessed in a standardized interview (N = 7987). For N = 4483 mental disorders were determined with the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI). Weighted lifetime and 12-month prevalences were calculated.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Lifetime prevalence of diagnosed burnout syndrome was 4.2 % (women 5.2 %, men 3.3 %), 12-month prevalence was 1.5 % (women 1.9 %, men 1.1 %). Highest prevalences were found in 40 - 59 year olds, in people with middle and high socio economic status and in women with low and men with high social support. Among the 12-month cases, 70.9 % had at least one DSM-IV disorder. Associations were found for the diagnosis of burnout syndrome with somatoform, affective and anxiety disorders.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The diagnosis of burnout syndrome is less frequently given and reported than expected. People with a burnout diagnosis often have a manifest mental disorder.
authors.affiliation: Abt. Epidemiologie und Gesundheitsmonitoring, Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin.
authors.forename: Ulrike E
authors.initials: UE
authors.lastname: Maske
authors.affiliation: Institut für Sozialmedizin, Arbeitsmedizin und Public Health (ISAP), Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Leipzig.
authors.forename: Steffi G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Riedel-Heller
authors.affiliation: Abt. Epidemiologie und Gesundheitsmonitoring, Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin.
authors.forename: Ingeburg
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Seiffert
authors.affiliation: Psychologische Hochschule Berlin.
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Jacobi
authors.affiliation: Abt. Epidemiologie und Gesundheitsmonitoring, Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin.
authors.forename: Ulfert
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Hapke
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D015897:Comorbidity; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D057566:Self Report; D012737:Sex Factors; D055815:Young Adult