Prevalence of Acrophobia Acrophobia affects about 2 to 5 percent of the population, with slightly higher lifetime risks.

The fear of heights is common for many people. Some are afraid of extreme heights such as skyscrapers, while others are afraid of simple heights such as ladders and multi-level parking garages.

A Philadelphia police officer sets his own fears aside and put his heroism front and center to save a young boy in danger. Officer Eric Robbins' phobia of heights took a backseat to duty when ...