Wilson's disease epidemiology and demographics

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]

Overview

The prevalence of Wilson’s disease is estimated to be 3 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide. Wilson’s disease affects individuals between 5 to 35 years old.

Epidemiology and demographics

Prevalence

The prevalence of Wilson’s disease is estimated to be 3 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide.^[1]

Age

Wilson’s disease commonly affects inidividuals between 5 to 35 years old.

Race

There is no racial predilection to Wilson’s disease.

Gender

Wilson’s disease affects men and women equally.

References

↑ Huster D (2010). “Wilson disease”. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 24 (5): 531–9. doi:10.1016/j.bpg.2010.07.014. PMID 20955957.

[pmid20955957-1] Huster D (2010). “Wilson disease”. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 24 (5): 531–9. doi:10.1016/j.bpg.2010.07.014. PMID 20955957.

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