Obsessive Hoarding
"Obsessive Hoarding" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of the value of these possessions. Epidemiological studies suggest that hoarding occurs in 2-5% of the population and can lead to substantial distress and disability, as well as serious public health consequences.
| Descriptor ID |
D060845
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F03.080.600.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Obsessive Hoarding- Obsessive Hoarding
- Hoarding, Obsessive
- Hoardings, Obsessive
- Obsessive Hoardings
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