Secondary adrenal insufficiency epidemiology and demographics

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amandeep Singh M.D.[2]

The prevalence of secondary adrenal insufficiency is approximately 15-28 per 100,000 individuals worldwide more common than Addison disease. The incidence increases with age; the median age at diagnosis is 60 years. There is no racial predilection. Women are more commonly affected by secondary adrenal insufficiency than male.

• The prevalence of secondary adrenal insufficiency is approximately 15-28 per 100,000 individuals worldwide more common than Addison disease.^[1]

• The incidence of secondary adrenal insufficiency increases with age; the median age at diagnosis is 60 years.

• There is no racial predilection to secondary adrenal insufficiency.

• Women are more commonly affected by secondary adrenal insufficiency than male.

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