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10 most widespread phobias among people

New Delhi: Terrified of the creepy-crawlies? Scared of slithering serpents? Well, you're not alone.  According to the National Institute of Mental Health, phobias affect approximately 10% of adults.  There are a number of explanations for

PTI Updated on: October 26, 2013 7:01 IST
8. Frightful Flight



Many people have different levels of fear associated with flying, the ones who can't get on a plane, they suffer from aviophobia and then there are some who get a bit anxious on planes.



As per Barbara Rothbaum, professor of psychiatry and the Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program director at Emory University School of Medicine there are two groups among frightful fliers.  

One, person afraid of plane crash and second are people who feels claustrophobic and posse the threat of panic attack in the cabin.

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