The fear of vomiting, also known as emetophobia, can make a person quite anxious about the food they consume
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Estimates suggest that emetophobia affects roughly 0.1% of the population, making it quite a rare condition
Research suggeststhat people with emetophobia are likely to avoid crowded places, which they might not escape easily in case they get nauseous (such as shops, airplanes, and concerts, to name a few). They might also be hesitant to travel on public transport or steer clear of certain individuals, typically those who are ill or at risk of vomiting (drunk people, for example).
Their avoidance might extend to other everyday tasks or items, such as using medication, going to the dentist, or consuming certain foods, which they believe might make them sick. Each case of emetophobia can be very different, but, in general, estimates suggest that roughly 0.1% of the population deal with such a condition.
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For some people dealing with the condition, the anticipation of vomiting is worse than the act itself
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