Compulsive hoarding¹ (or pathological collecting) is a pattern of behavior that is characterized by the excessive acquisition of and inability or unwillingness² to discard large quantities of objects that cover the living areas of the home and cause significant distress³ or impairment.

 

强迫囤积症（或病态收集癖）指过度大量收集物品且无法或不愿意丢弃任何物品的行为，收集的这些物品会占去家中很多空间，从而给家人带来不便、增加烦恼。

 

Prevalence rates of compulsive hoarding have been estimated at 2-5% in adults, and is greater in older adults than younger groups, in men and women, and is inversely⁴ related to household income. Hoarding appears to be more common in people with psychological disorders⁶ such as depression, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder⁵. （Source: Wikipedia）

 

据估计，成年人当中患强迫囤积症的约占2-5%，其中，年长者多于年轻人，男女皆有，而且此症比例多与家庭收入成反比。囤积症在患有心理疾病的人群中更常见，如，抑郁症、焦虑症，以及注意力不足过动症等。