Hypernatremia epidemiology and demographics
Overview
The incidence of hypernatremia in hospitalized patients is approximately 3-5 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. The prevalence of hypernatremia in critically ill patients is approximately 9-26 per 100,000 individuals. Hypernatremia commonly affects older age.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- The incidence of hypernatremia in hospitalized patients is approximately 3-5 per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
Prevalence
- The prevalence of hypernatremia in critically ill patients is approximately 9-26 per 100,000 individuals.
Age
- Hypernatremia commonly affects older age.
Race
- There is no racial predilection to hypernatremia.
Gender
- Hyperntremia affects men and women equally.
References
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