Do you go to great lengths to avoid a particular object or situation because of an extreme fear?
You’re not alone: 12.5% of U.S. adults experience specific phobia at some time in their lives.
One phobia in particular affects an estimated 17 to 21 million people in the U.S. alone – Friday the 13th. But the most feared date on the calendar is only one out of hundreds of phobias. Check out the infographic below for some of the most common phobias that affect Americans today.
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Common Phobia Statistics
Lots of people suffer from some of the most common phobias:
| Phobia | Definition | % of people affected |
| Acrophobia | Fear of Heights |
7.5% |
| Arachnophobia | Fear of Spiders |
3.5% |
| Aerophobia | Fear of Flying |
2.6% |
| Astraphobia | Fear of Thunder & lightning |
2.1% |
| Dentophobia | Fear of Dentist |
2.1% |
Do you have any of these fears? It can be especially easy to feel paranoid as Halloween approaches. As the holiday gets closer, be sure to keep in mind these four driving tips to keep your children safe.
