It's a question that is so difficult to answer. It's not like having a cold-you can't simply wake up with an anxiety disorder because you forgot to wash your hands before eating. Anxiety disorders are forged over years of experiences. They have a genetic component, an upbringing component, an environmental component.
The Missouri Office of Administration recently released new population projections for Missouri and its counties. Missouri's population is expected to approach 6.8 million people in 2030, a growth of roughly 1.2 million people from the year 2000, which will represent a 21% increase in the state's population.
Community Census Data. Ozark is part of the Springfield Metro Area located in Greene and Christian Counties, Missouri. The Springfield Metro Area is comprised of Greene, Christian, Webster, Polk, and Dallas counties and has a population of over 430,000 people. Since 1990 the metro area's average growth rate has been 2.3%. Christian County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state, which can be seen in this graphic from the Columbia Missourian newspaper. The data, originally from the U.S. Census Bureau, shows national and local growth in America.